Petersburg, Virginia
Petersburg Virginia average (US Census ACS)
Population33,365
Per-capita income$29,590
Median home value$157,900
Typical home value $253,907 +2.4% yr/yr · +53% 5-yr
Home-value trend 2000–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)
Reuniones recientes
Tue Jul 21, 2026 · 17:00
City Council
Council to consider property purchase resolutions and school funding for FY27
The Petersburg City Council will hold public hearings on two zoning ordinance amendments—one clarifying residential off‑street parking design standards and another updating historic district design guidelines. A third hearing will consider an amendment to the FY27 Grants Fund. The council will also vote on resolutions to authorize offers to purchase specific properties and to adopt a supplemental appropriation ordinance for additional funding to the city public schools for FY27.
- Public hearing on ordinance amending zoning to clarify design standards for residential off‑street parking areas
- Public hearing on ordinance amending zoning to clarify criteria for historic district design guidelines and architectural review appeals
- Public hearing on amendment to the FY27 Grants Fund
- Resolution authorizing the City Manager to issue a bona fide offer to purchase 139 Monroe Street for the Courthouse Project
- Resolution confirming intent to adopt a supplemental appropriation ordinance for additional funding to Petersburg City Public Schools for FY27
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135 North Union Street, Petersburg
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Virginia
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Regular City Council
Meeting
July 21, 2026
Petersburg Library
201 W. Washington Street
Petersburg, VA 23803
5:00 PM
City Council
Samuel Parham, Mayor – Ward 3
Darrin Hill, Vice Mayor – Ward 2
Marlow Jones, Councilor – Ward 1
Charles Cuthbert, Jr., Councilor – Ward 4
W. Howard Myers, Councilor– Ward 5
Annette Smith-Lee, Councilor - Ward 6
Arnold Westbrook, Jr., Councilor – Ward 7
City Administration
John "March" Altman, Jr. - City Manager
Anthony Williams - City Attorney
Tangi R. Hill - City Clerk
1. Roll Call
2. Prayer
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Determination of the Presence of a Quorum
5. Proclamations/Recognitions/Presentation of Ceremonial Proclamations
a. Proclamation Honoring Walt's Automotive and Electric in Recognition of Thirty-Eight Years of
Dedicated Service in the City of Petersburg, Virginia
b. Proclamation Honoring the Life, Legacy, and Service of Walter Hamlin "B" Brown III
6. Presentation
a. Introduction and Updates of the Willcox Watershed Conservatory — Matthew Whalen, President
7. Responses to Previous Public Information Posted
8. Approval of Consent Agenda (to include minutes of previous meetings):
a. Minutes of Previous Meetings:
- July 7, 2026, Closed Session Minutes
- July 7, 2026, Regular Meeting Minutes
9. Official Public Hearings
a. A Public Hearing for Consideration of an Ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance of the City
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Tue Jul 21, 2026 · 15:00
City Council
Council to discuss property deals, legal advice, and staff assignments
The Petersburg City Council will meet in closed session at 3:00 PM on July 21, 2026 at the Petersburg Library. The meeting is called to discuss acquisition or disposition of real property for a public purpose. Council members will receive legal advice on several Virginia code sections and the Project Based Voucher Program. The council will also consider the performance, assignment, and appointment of specific public officers.
- Discussion of acquisition or disposition of real property for a public purpose
- Legal advice on Code of Virginia §§ 58.1-605.1, 18.2-371, 15.2-926, 15.2-1102 and 24 CFR Part 983 (Project Based Voucher Program)
- Discussion of performance, assignment, and appointment of specific public employees/officers
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City Council Closed Session
July 21, 2026
Petersburg Library
201 W. Washington Street
Petersburg, VA 23803
3:00 PM
City Council
Samuel Parham, Mayor – Ward 3
Darrin Hill, Vice Mayor – Ward 2
Marlow Jones, Councilor – Ward 1
Charles Cuthbert, Jr., Councilor – Ward 4
W. Howard Myers, Councilor– Ward 5
Annette Smith-Lee, Councilor - Ward 6
Arnold Westbrook, Jr., Councilor – Ward 7
City Administration
John "March" Altman, Jr. - City Manager
Anthony Williams - City Attorney
Tangi R. Hill - City Clerk
1. Roll Call
2. Closed Session
The purpose of this meeting is to convene in the closed session pursuant to:
a. §2.2-3711(A)(3) of the Code of Virginia for the Purpose of Discussion or Consideration of the
Acquisition of Real Property for a Public Purpose and the Disposition of Publicly Held Real
Property Where Discussion in an Open Meeting Would Adversely Affect the Bargaining Position
of Negotiating Strategy of the Public Body, Specifically Including But Not Limited to the
Acquisition and Disposition of Real Property; and
b. §2.2-3711(A)(7) and (8) of the Code of Virginia for the Purpose of Receiving Legal Advice and
Status Update from the City Attorney and Legal Consultation Regarding the Subject of Actual or
Probable Litigation and Specific Legal Matters Requiring the Provision of Legal Advice by the
City Attorney, Specifically Including But Not Limited to Discussion Regarding
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Mon Jul 13, 2026 · 16:00
City Council
Council discusses a proposed 1% sales tax increase.
The joint work session will review the FY25 capital‑improvement funding request, provide an update on the Walnut Hill Elementary School construction project, and hear a FY27 state‑budget briefing. Officials will also discuss a compensation and classification study for the school system and a proposal to raise the city sales tax by 1 %.
- FY25 Fund Balance Capital Improvement Projects Funding Request Overview
- Walnut Hill Elementary School construction project update
- FY27 State Budget update
- Petersburg City Public Schools compensation and classification study
- Proposal for a 1% sales tax increase
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Petersburg High School - Cafeteria, Petersburg
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Monday, July 13, 2026
Joint Meeting - Petersburg City School Board and City Council Work Session
LOCATION: Petersburg High School Cafeteria, 3101 Johnson Road, Petersburg, VA
Time: 4:00 p.m. A Joint Work Session with Petersburg City Public Schools and Petersburg City Council
will be convened at 4:00 p.m. in the Cafeteria of Petersburg High School.
A YouTube link to the Joint Petersburg City Council/School Board Work Session Meeting is available on
the Petersburg City Public Schools website at www.petersburg.k12.va.us.
Concerns for the Board Clerk, Chairman, or Superintendent? Please call: (804) 732-0510 (Switchboard).
1. Call to Order/Roll Call
A. Petersburg City Council - Mayor Samuel Parham
B. Petersburg School Board - Mr. Kenneth L. Pritchett
2. Purpose of the Meeting
A. FY25 Fund Balance Capital Improvement Projects Funding Request Overview - Dr. J. Martinez
B. Walnut Hill ES Construction Project Update - Dr. J. Martinez and Dr. Matthias Greywoode
C. FY27 State Budget Update - Dr. Matthias Greywoode
D. PCPS Compensation and Classification Study - Dr. Shamica Long-Lane and Dr. Matthias Greywoode
E. 1 % Sales Tax Increase - Mr. "March" Altman, Petersburg City Manager
3. Adjournment
A. Motion to Adjourn
A closed session may be held prior to or after the public meeting.
Tue Jul 7, 2026 · 17:00
City Council
El Concejo considerará enmiendas de zonificación sobre estacionamiento y distritos históricos
El Concejo Municipal de Petersburg llevará a cabo una sesión de trabajo para discutir y votar sobre los puntos de la agenda de consentimiento, incluyendo las primeras lecturas y la programación de audiencias públicas para dos enmiendas a la ordenanza de zonificación. Una enmienda aclara los estándares de diseño de estacionamiento residencial fuera de la calle; la otra aclara los criterios para los certificados de idoneidad y las pautas de los distritos históricos. El concejo también recibirá actualizaciones sobre proyectos de capital, incluyendo el reemplazo del culvert de W. Bank Street y Poor Creek.
- Primera lectura y audiencia pública programadas para la ordenanza que enmienda los estándares de diseño de estacionamiento residencial fuera de la calle
- Primera lectura y audiencia pública programadas para la ordenanza sobre certificados de idoneidad y pautas de diseño de distritos históricos
- Primera lectura y audiencia pública programadas para la enmienda al FY27 Grants Fund
- Actualización de Proyectos de Capital: W. Bank Street - Brickhouse Run Culvert Replacement Project
- Actualización de Poor Creek presentada por Benjamin Anderson, JMT
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City Council Work Session
July 7, 2026
Petersburg Library
201 W. Washington Street
Petersburg, VA 23803
5:00 PM
City Council
Samuel Parham, Mayor – Ward 3
Darrin Hill, Vice Mayor – Ward 2
Marlow Jones, Councilor – Ward 1
Charles Cuthbert, Jr., Councilor – Ward 4
W. Howard Myers, Councilor– Ward 5
Annette Smith-Lee, Councilor - Ward 6
Arnold Westbrook, Jr., Councilor – Ward 7
City Administration
John "March" Altman, Jr. - City Manager
Anthony Williams - City Attorney
Tangi R. Hill - City Clerk
1. Roll Call
2. Prayer
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Determination of the Presence of a Quorum
5. Public Comments
6. Approval of Consent Agenda (to include minutes of previous meetings):
a. Minutes of Previous Meetings:
- February 27, 2024, Joint Meeting Minutes
- June 16, 2026, Closed Session Minutes
- June 16, 2026, Regular Meeting Minutes
b. First Read and Schedule a Public Hearing for Consideration of an Ordinance Amending the Zoning
Ordinance of the City of Petersburg for the Purpose of Clarifying the Design Standards for
Residential Off-Street Parking Areas
c. First Read and Schedule a Public Hearing for Consideration of an Ordinance Amending the Zoning
Ordinance of the City of Petersburg for the Purpose of Clarifying the Criteria for Approval of
Certificates of Appropriateness and the Processes for Updates to the Historic Districts Design
Guidelines and Appeals of Ar
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Minutes from the Petersburg City Council work session meeting held on July 7, 2026 – 1 –
The regular meeting of the Petersburg City Council was held on July 7, 2026 at Petersburg Public Library. Mayor
Parham called the meeting to order at 5: 28 p.m. The meeting video link is
https://petersburgva.new.swagit.com/videos/392822
1. ROLL CALL:
Present:
Samuel Parham, Mayor -- Ward 3
Darrin Hill, Vice Mayor -- Ward 2
Marlow Jones, Councilor -- Ward 1
Charles Cuthbert, Jr., Councilor -- Ward 4
W. Howard Myers, Councilor -- Ward 5
Annette Smith-Lee, Councilor -- Ward 6
Arnold Westbrook, Jr., Councilor -- Ward 7
Absent:
Present from City Administration:
City Manager John "March" Altman, Jr.
City Attorney Anthony C. Williams
City Clerk Tangi R. Hill
2. PRAYER
Vice Mayor Hill led the Council meeting in prayer.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Parham led the Council and the citizens in the pledge of allegiance.
4. DETERMINATION OF THE PRESENCE OF A QUORUM:
A quorum was present.
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Faquawn Green, 1035 Augusta Avenue, stated that on behalf of his organization Rising Stars Academy, he
was asking for the help of Petersburg Parks and Recreation to provide track facilities for the community, in
particular for the City's youth. He said that track facilities could also help boost revenue for their local
businesses and serve as a venue for fundraising events. He said that he was not asking for removal or
replacement of any Parks and Rec projects; he was as
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Tue Jul 7, 2026 · 15:00
City Council
El Concejo se reúne en sesión cerrada sobre bienes raíces y asuntos legales
El Concejo Municipal se reúne en una sesión cerrada para discutir la adquisición o disposición de bienes raíces y para recibir asesoría legal del abogado de la ciudad. No hay votos ni decisiones públicas programadas; la reunión se limita a asuntos procesales bajo la ley de Virginia.
- Sesión cerrada bajo §2.2-3711(A)(3) para adquisición/disposición de bienes raíces
- Sesión cerrada bajo §2.2-3711(A)(7)-(8) para asesoría legal sobre litigios y secciones específicas del código
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City Council Closed Session
July 7, 2026
Petersburg Library
201 W. Washington Street
Petersburg, VA 23803
3:00 PM
City Council
Samuel Parham, Mayor – Ward 3
Darrin Hill, Vice Mayor – Ward 2
Marlow Jones, Councilor – Ward 1
Charles Cuthbert, Jr., Councilor – Ward 4
W. Howard Myers, Councilor– Ward 5
Annette Smith-Lee, Councilor - Ward 6
Arnold Westbrook, Jr., Councilor – Ward 7
City Administration
John "March" Altman, Jr. - City Manager
Anthony Williams - City Attorney
Tangi R. Hill - City Clerk
1. Roll Call
2. Closed Session
The purpose of this meeting is to convene in the closed session pursuant to:
a. §2.2-3711(A)(3) of the Code of Virginia for the Purpose of Discussion or Consideration of the
Acquisition of Real Property for a Public Purpose and the Disposition of Publicly Held Real
Property Where Discussion in an Open Meeting Would Adversely Affect the Bargaining Position
or Negotiating Strategy of the Public Body, Specifically Including But Not Limited to the
Acquisition and Disposition of Real Property; and
b. §2.2-3711(A)(7) and (8) of the Code of Virginia for the Purpose of Receiving Legal Advice and
Status Update from the City Attorney and Legal Consultation Regarding the Subject of Actual or
Probable Litigation and Specific Legal Matters Requiring the Provision of Legal Advice by the
City Attorney, Specifically Including But Not Limited to Discussion Regarding t
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Minutes from the Petersburg City Council Closed Session held on July 7, 2026 1
The Closed Session Meeting of the Petersburg City Council was held on Tuesday, July
7, 2026, at the Petersburg Public Library. Mayor Parham called the Closed Session
Meeting to order at 3:01 p.m. The meeting link is
https://petersburgva.new.swagit.com/videos/392821.
1. ROLL CALL
Present: Charles Cuthbert, Jr., Councilor – Ward 4
W. Howard Myers, Councilor – Ward 5
Annette Smith-Lee, Councilor - Ward 6
Samuel Parham, Mayor – Ward 3
Absent: Marlow Jones, Councilor – Ward 1 (Late)
Arnold Westbrook, Jr., Councilor – Ward 7 (Late)
Darrin Hill, Vice Mayor – Ward 2 (Late)
Present from City Administration:
City Manager John March Altman
City Attorney Anthony Williams
City Clerk Tangi Hill
A quorum of the City Council was present.
2. CLOSED SESSION
The purpose of this meeting is to convene in the closed session pursuant to:
a. §2.2-3711(A)(3) of the Code of Virginia for the Purpose of Discussion or
Consideration of the Acquisition of Real Property for a Public Purpose and
the Disposition of Publicly Held Real Property Where Discussion in an
Open Meeting Would Adversely Affect the Bargaining Position or
Negotiating Strategy of the Public Body, Specifically Including But Not
Limited to the Acquisition and Disposition of Real Property; and
b. §2.2-3711(A)(7) and (8) of the Code of Virginia for the Purpose of
Receiving Legal Advice and Status Update from the
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Tue Jun 16, 2026 · 15:00
City Council
El Concejo se reúne en sesión cerrada para tratar temas de bienes raíces, legales y de personal
El Concejo Municipal se reunirá únicamente en sesión cerrada, sin temas de reunión abierta. La sesión cerrada abarca la adquisición/disposición de bienes raíces, asesoría legal y litigios, y asuntos de personal. No se espera que se tomen decisiones públicamente.
- Sin temas públicos; todos los asuntos se llevarán a cabo en sesión cerrada bajo el Código de Virginia §§2.2-3711(A)(1), (3), (7) y (8)
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✓ Decidido: Council certified closed session compliance with Virginia law
The Petersburg City Council held a closed session on June 16, 2026, to discuss real estate acquisition/disposition, legal advice, and personnel matters. After the closed session, the council unanimously adopted Resolution 2026-RES-029 certifying that only lawful exempt matters were discussed. No substantive open-session decisions were made.
- Approved motion to enter closed session under Va. Code §§2.2-3711(A)(1), (3), (7), (8) (5-0, two absent)
- Approved Resolution 2026-RES-029 certifying compliance with open meeting law (6-0, one absent)
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City Council Closed Session
June 16, 2026
Petersburg Library
201 W. Washington Street
Petersburg, VA 23803
3:00 PM
City Council
Samuel Parham, Mayor – Ward 3
Darrin Hill, Vice Mayor – Ward 2
Marlow Jones, Councilor – Ward 1
Charles Cuthbert, Jr., Councilor – Ward 4
W. Howard Myers, Councilor– Ward 5
Annette Smith-Lee, Councilor - Ward 6
Arnold Westbrook, Jr., Councilor – Ward 7
City Administration
John "March" Altman, Jr. - City Manager
Anthony Williams - City Attorney
Tangi R. Hill - City Clerk
1. Roll Call
2. Closed Session
The purpose of this meeting is to convene in the closed session pursuant to:
a. §2.2-3711(A)(3) of the Code of Virginia for the Purpose of Discussion or Consideration of the
Acquisition of Real Property for a Public Purpose and the Disposition of Publicly Held Real
Property Where Discussion in an Open Meeting Would Adversely Affect the Bargaining Position
or Negotiating Strategy of the Public Body, Specifically Including But Not Limited to the
Acquisition and Disposition of Real Property; and
b. §2.2-3711(A)(7) and (8) of the Code of Virginia for the Purpose of Receiving Legal Advice and
Status Update from the City Attorney and Legal Consultation Regarding the Subject of Actual or
Probable Litigation and Specific Legal Matters Requiring the Provision of Legal Advice by the
City Attorney, Specifically Including But Not Limited to Discussion Regarding
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Tue Jun 16, 2026 · 17:00
City Council
El Concejo votará sobre acuerdos de desarrollo para cuatro propiedades de la ciudad
El Concejo Municipal de Petersburg llevará a cabo audiencias públicas sobre varias solicitudes de rezonificación, incluyendo una rezonificación de uso mixto en 300 Poplar Drive y 27 Seyler Drive, y considerará una ordenanza que modifica el alivio de impuestos sobre bienes raíces para personas mayores y discapacitadas. El concejo también votará sobre una resolución que autoriza acuerdos de desarrollo para cuatro propiedades (436 Byrne, 724 Harding, 10 N. Foley, 340 Mistletoe) y aprobará nombramientos para varias juntas.
- Audiencia pública para rezonificar 300 Poplar Drive y 27 Seyler Drive al Distrito de Uso Mixto MXD-3
- Audiencia pública para rezonificar 608 Hinton Street de M-1 a R-3 Residencia Bifamiliar
- Audiencia pública para rezonificar 507 South Adams Street de R-3 a B-2 Comercial General
- Ordenanza que modifica el alivio de impuestos sobre bienes raíces para personas mayores y permanentemente discapacitadas
- Resolución que autoriza acuerdos de desarrollo para cuatro propiedades (Acuna Properties, Anthony Jackson, Stepping Stones Properties)
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✓ Decidido: Council upheld historic board's denial of roof, chimney changes (6-0)
The council upheld the Architectural Review Board's decision requiring a homeowner at 224 South Street to replace an asphalt shingle roof and rebuild two chimneys in the Folly Castle Historic District. Council also directed staff to explore adding historic district status to property titles. Two rezoning requests were approved: rezoning 300 Poplar Drive and 27 Seyler Drive to MXD-3 Mixed-Use District, and rezoning 608 Hinton Street from M-1 Light Industrial to R-3 Two-Family Residence to allow renovation of an existing duplex.
- Upheld ARB denial of roof and chimney work at 224 South Street (6-0)
- Directed city manager to explore adding historic district notice to property chain of title (6-0)
- Approved rezoning of 300 Poplar Dr and 27 Seyler Dr to MXD-3 Mixed-Use District (6-0)
- Approved rezoning of 608 Hinton St from M-1 to R-3 Two-Family Residence (6-0)
- Approved consent agenda including June 2, 2026 minutes (7-0)
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City Council Meeting
June 16, 2026
Petersburg Library
201 W. Washington Street
Petersburg, VA 23803
5:00 PM
City Council
Samuel Parham, Mayor – Ward 3
Darrin Hill, Vice Mayor – Ward 2
Marlow Jones, Councilor – Ward 1
Charles Cuthbert, Jr., Councilor – Ward 4
W. Howard Myers, Councilor– Ward 5
Annette Smith-Lee, Councilor - Ward 6
Arnold Westbrook, Jr., Councilor – Ward 7
City Administration
John "March" Altman, Jr. - City Manager
Anthony Williams - City Attorney
Tangi R. Hill - City Clerk
1. Roll Call
2. Prayer
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Determination of the Presence of a Quorum
5. Proclamations/Recognitions/Presentation of Ceremonial Proclamations
6. Responses to Previous Public Information Posted
7. Approval of Consent Agenda (to include minutes of previous meetings):
a. Minutes of Previous Meetings:
- June 2, 2026 Closed Session
- June 2, 2026 Work Session
8. Official Public Hearings
a. A Public Hearing for Joseph Crawford, J Crawford LLC, to Appeal a Decision Made by the
Architectural Review Board to Deny Previously-Completed Removal of Chimneys and
Replacement of Roof at 224 South South Street in the Folly Castle Historic District
b. A Public Hearing for Consideration of an Ordinance Approving a Request by the City of
Petersburg to Rezone Property at 300 Poplar Drive, Parcel ID 082020004, and 27 Seyler Drive,
Parcel ID 088020003, from the R-1 Single
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Tue Jun 2, 2026 · 17:00
City Council
El Concejo programará audiencias públicas sobre rezonificaciones y fondos CDBG
El Concejo Municipal llevará a cabo una sesión de trabajo para considerar varios elementos de primera lectura, incluyendo solicitudes de rezonificación en múltiples propiedades y una apelación de una decisión de la Junta de Revisión Arquitectónica. Estos elementos serán programados para audiencias públicas en una reunión futura. El concejo también recibirá presentaciones sobre la Metropolitan Business League y recomendaciones de CDBG.
- Rezonificar 300 Poplar Drive y 27 Seyler Drive de R-1/R-4 a Distrito de Uso Mixto MXD-3
- Apelación de la denegación de la ARB para la remoción de una chimenea y el reemplazo del techo en 224 South South Street
- Rezonificar 608 Hinton Street de M-1 Industrial Ligero a R-3 Residencia Bifamiliar
- Rezonificar 507 South Adams Street de R-3 a B-2 Comercial General con ofertas (Club 17)
- Primera lectura de fondos CDBG para el Año del Programa 2026-2027 y FY2027
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✓ Decidido: Council heard public comments on data center, CDBG, schools; no votes taken
The June 2, 2026 regular meeting of Petersburg City Council consisted of roll call, prayer, pledge, and public comments. No substantive decisions were made; the consent agenda was listed but not acted upon in the provided minutes.
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City Council Work Session
June 2, 2026
Petersburg Library
201 W. Washington Street
Petersburg, VA 23803
5:00 PM
City Council
Samuel Parham, Mayor – Ward 3
Darrin Hill, Vice Mayor – Ward 2
Marlow Jones, Councilor – Ward 1
Charles Cuthbert, Jr., Councilor – Ward 4
W. Howard Myers, Councilor– Ward 5
Annette Smith-Lee, Councilor - Ward 6
Arnold Westbrook, Jr., Councilor – Ward 7
City Administration
John "March" Altman, Jr. - City Manager
Anthony Williams - City Attorney
Tangi R. Hill - City Clerk
1. Roll Call
2. Prayer
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Determination of the Presence of a Quorum
5. Public Comments
6. Approval of Consent Agenda (to include minutes of previous meetings):
a. Minutes of Previous Meetings:
-May 19, 2026, Closed Session Minutes
-May 19, 2026, Regular Meeting Minutes
-May 26, 2026, Special Meeting Minutes
b. First Read and Schedule a Public Hearing for Consideration of an Ordinance Approving a Request
by the City of Petersburg to Rezone Property at 300 Poplar Drive, Parcel ID 082020004, and 27
Seyler Drive, Parcel ID 088020003, from the R-1 Single Family Residence and R-4 Multiple
Dwelling Districts to the MXD-3 Mixed-Use District in Accordance with Code of Virginia Section
15.2-2286 and Article 28 of the City of Petersburg Zoning Ordinance
c. First Read and Schedule a Public Hearing for Joseph Crawford, J Crawford LLC, to Appeal a
Decision Made
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Tue Jun 2, 2026 · 15:00
City Council
El Consejo Municipal entra en sesión cerrada para tratar propiedades, asuntos legales y personales
Esta es una reunión procedimental sin votaciones en sesión abierta ni audiencias públicas. El Consejo convoca una sesión cerrada bajo la ley de Virginia para discutir la adquisición o disposición de bienes inmuebles, asesoramiento legal y litigios pendientes, así como el desempeño y la asignación de empleados municipales específicos.
- Sesión cerrada bajo el §2.2-3711(A)(3) para adquisición o disposición de bienes inmuebles
- Sesión cerrada bajo el §2.2-3711(A)(7)&(8) para asesoramiento legal y litigio probable
- Sesión cerrada bajo el §2.2-3711(A)(1) para discutir el desempeño y la designación del personal
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✓ Decidido: Council redirected IRF grant funds and approved sports complex addendum
Council met in closed session to discuss real estate, legal matters, and personnel, then returned to open session. They unanimously approved a resolution authorizing the City Manager and City Attorney to execute the first addendum to the Sports Complex memorandum of agreement. They also unanimously approved a resolution directing the City Manager to re-direct IRF Grant Funds from the Sycamore Grove Project to other specified City projects. All votes were unanimous among members present.
- Authorized City Manager and City Attorney to execute first addendum to Sports Complex MOA (unanimous)
- Directed City Manager to re-direct IRF Grant Funds from Sycamore Grove Project to other specified projects (unanimous)
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City Council Closed Session
Meeting
June 2, 2026
Petersburg Library
201 W. Washington Street
Petersburg, VA 23803
3:00 PM
City Council
Samuel Parham, Mayor – Ward 3
Darrin Hill, Vice Mayor – Ward 2
Marlow Jones, Councilor – Ward 1
Charles Cuthbert, Jr., Councilor – Ward 4
W. Howard Myers, Councilor– Ward 5
Annette Smith-Lee, Councilor - Ward 6
Arnold Westbrook, Jr., Councilor – Ward 7
City Administration
John "March" Altman, Jr. - City Manager
Anthony Williams - City Attorney
Tangi R. Hill - City Clerk
1. Roll Call
2. Closed Session
The purpose of this meeting is to convene in the closed session pursuant to:
a. §2.2-3711(A)(3) of the Code of Virginia for the Purpose of Discussion or Consideration of the
Acquisition of Real Property for a Public Purpose and the Disposition of Publicly Held Real
Property Where Discussion in an Open Meeting Would Adversely Affect the Bargaining Position
or Negotiating Strategy of the Public Body, Specifically Including But Not Limited to the
Acquisition and Disposition of Real Property
b. §2.2-3711(A)(7) and (8) of the Code of Virginia for the Purpose of Receiving Legal Advice and
Status Update from the City Attorney and Legal Consultation Regarding the Subject of Actual or
Probable Litigation and Specific Legal Matters Requiring the Provision of Legal Advice by the
City Attorney, Specifically Including But Not Limited to Discussion Regardi
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Tue May 26, 2026 · 12:00
City Council
El Concejo adoptará los presupuestos municipales y escolares del año fiscal 2027
El Concejo Municipal llevará a cabo una reunión especial para considerar dos ordenanzas: la adopción del presupuesto operativo de la Ciudad de Petersburg para el año fiscal 2027 y el presupuesto de las Escuelas Públicas de la Ciudad de Petersburg para el año fiscal 2027. No hay otros puntos en la agenda.
- Consideración de una ordenanza para adoptar el Presupuesto Operativo de la Ciudad de Petersburg para el año fiscal 2027
- Consideración de una ordenanza para adoptar el Presupuesto de las Escuelas Públicas de la Ciudad de Petersburg para el año fiscal 2027
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✓ Decidido: Council adopts FY27 operating budget and school budget
The City Council unanimously adopted the City of Petersburg FY27 Operating Budget and the Petersburg City Public Schools FY27 Budget. Both ordinances passed on a 4-0 roll-call vote with three councilors absent. No discussion preceded either vote.
- Adopted City of Petersburg FY27 Operating Budget (4-0, 3 absent)
- Adopted Petersburg City Public Schools FY27 Budget (4-0, 3 absent)
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City Council Special
Meeting
May 26, 2026
Union Train Station
103 River Street
Petersburg, VA 23803
12:00 PM
City Council
Samuel Parham, Mayor – Ward 3
Darrin Hill, Vice Mayor – Ward 2
Marlow Jones, Councilor – Ward 1
Charles Cuthbert, Jr., Councilor – Ward 4
W. Howard Myers, Councilor– Ward 5
Annette Smith-Lee, Councilor - Ward 6
Arnold Westbrook, Jr., Councilor – Ward 7
City Administration
John "March" Altman, Jr. - City Manager
Anthony Williams - City Attorney
Tangi R. Hill - City Clerk
1. Roll Call
2. Prayer
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Determination of the Presence of a Quorum
5. Unfinished Business
a. Consideration of an Ordinance Adopting the City of Petersburg FY27 Operating Budget
b. Consideration of an Ordinance Adopting the Petersburg City Public Schools FY27 Budget
6. Adjournment
Tue May 19, 2026 · 15:00
City Council
El Concejo se reúne en sesión cerrada para conversaciones sobre bienes inmuebles, asuntos legales y personal
Esta reunión consiste únicamente en una sesión cerrada. El concejo discutirá la adquisición o disposición de bienes inmuebles, recibirá asesoría legal sobre litigios pendientes y asuntos del código de edificación, y revisará el desempeño y los nombramientos de empleados municipales específicos.
- Sesión cerrada bajo §2.2-3711(A)(3) para la adquisición o disposición de bienes inmuebles
- Sesión cerrada bajo §2.2-3711(A)(7) y (8) para asesoría legal sobre litigios y requisitos del código de edificación
- Sesión cerrada bajo §2.2-3711(A)(1) para la discusión del desempeño y nombramiento de empleados públicos específicos
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✓ Decidido: Council approved entry into and exit from closed session
The council voted to enter a closed session at 3:10 p.m. and later voted to return to the open session at 5:13 p.m., certifying that only exempt public‑business matters were discussed. Both motions passed unanimously among members present.
- Motion to enter closed session approved (Yes: Jones, Myers, Smith-Lee, Hill, Parham)
- Motion to return to open session and certify closed‑session purposes approved (Yes: Cuthbert, Jones, Myers, Smith-Lee, Hill, Parham)
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City Council Closed Session
May 19, 2026
Petersburg Library
201 W. Washington Street
Petersburg, VA 23803
3:00 PM
City Council
Samuel Parham, Mayor – Ward 3
Darrin Hill, Vice Mayor – Ward 2
Marlow Jones, Councilor – Ward 1
Charles Cuthbert, Jr., Councilor – Ward 4
W. Howard Myers, Councilor– Ward 5
Annette Smith-Lee, Councilor - Ward 6
Arnold Westbrook, Jr., Councilor – Ward 7
City Administration
John "March" Altman, Jr. - City Manager
Anthony Williams - City Attorney
Tangi R. Hill - City Clerk
1. Roll Call
2. Closed Session
The purpose of this meeting is to convene in the closed session pursuant to:
a. §2.2-3711(A)(3) of the Code of Virginia for the Purpose of Discussion or Consideration of the
Acquisition of Real Property for a Public Purpose and the Disposition of Publicly Held Real
Property Where Discussion in an Open Meeting Would Adversely Affect the Bargaining Position or
Negotiating Strategy of the Public Body, Specifically Including But Not Limited to the Acquisition
and Disposition of Real Property
b. §2.2-3711(A)(7) and (8) of the Code of Virginia for the Purpose of Receiving Legal Advice and
Status Update from the City Attorney and Legal Consultation Regarding the Subject of Actual or
Probable Litigation and Specific Legal Matters Requiring the Provision of Legal Advice by the City
Attorney, Specifically Including But Not Limited to Discussion Regarding the Le
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Tue May 19, 2026 · 17:00
City Council
El Concejo realiza audiencias sobre el presupuesto del año fiscal 2027, el presupuesto escolar y el cambio de límites
El Concejo Municipal de Petersburg llevará a cabo audiencias públicas sobre cuatro ordenanzas: un ajuste voluntario de la línea fronteriza con el condado de Prince George, una enmienda al presupuesto de las Escuelas Públicas de la Ciudad de Petersburg para el año fiscal 2026, y la adopción del presupuesto operativo de la ciudad para el año fiscal 2027 y el presupuesto escolar para el año fiscal 2027. La reunión también incluye una presentación de legisladores estatales sobre la sesión de la Asamblea General y la aprobación de actas anteriores.
- Audiencia pública sobre el ajuste voluntario de la línea fronteriza con Prince George County
- Audiencia pública sobre la ordenanza que adopta el presupuesto operativo de la Ciudad de Petersburg para el año fiscal 2027
- Audiencia pública sobre la ordenanza que adopta el presupuesto de las Escuelas Públicas de la Ciudad de Petersburg para el año fiscal 2027
- Audiencia pública sobre la ordenanza que enmienda el presupuesto de las Escuelas Públicas de la Ciudad de Petersburg para el año fiscal 2026
- Presentación de la Senadora Lashrecse Aird y la Delegada Kimberly Pope-Adams sobre la actualización posterior a la sesión de la Asamblea General
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✓ Decidido: Council adopted $176.4M FY27 operating budget (6-0)
Council approved a $176.4 million FY27 operating budget that increases public safety and infrastructure funding and creates a Casino Incentive Fund. It also approved a $2.3 million carryover amendment for Petersburg City Public Schools. A proposed voluntary boundary line adjustment with Prince George County was deferred at the applicant's request.
- Approved FY27 operating budget $176,367,632 (6-0)
- Approved Petersburg City Public Schools FY26 budget amendment $2,284,935.16 (6-0)
- Approved consent agenda including minutes from April 28, May 5 meetings (6-0)
- Deferred voluntary boundary line adjustment with Prince George County at applicant's request
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www.petersburgva.gov
City Council Meeting
May 19, 2026
Petersburg Library
201 W. Washington Street
Petersburg, VA 23803
5:00 PM
City Council
Samuel Parham, Mayor – Ward 3
Darrin Hill, Vice Mayor – Ward 2
Marlow Jones, Councilor – Ward 1
Charles Cuthbert, Jr., Councilor – Ward 4
W. Howard Myers, Councilor– Ward 5
Annette Smith-Lee, Councilor - Ward 6
Arnold Westbrook, Jr., Councilor – Ward 7
City Administration
John "March" Altman, Jr. - City Manager
Anthony Williams - City Attorney
Tangi R. Hill - City Clerk
1. Roll Call
2. Prayer
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Determination of the Presence of a Quorum
5. Proclamations/Recognitions/Presentation of Ceremonial Proclamations
a. National Public Works Week Proclamation
b. National Emergency Medical Services Week Proclamation
6. Responses to Previous Public Information Posted
7. Approval of Consent Agenda (to include minutes of previous meetings):
a. Minutes of Previous Meetings:
-April 28, 2026, Regular Meeting
-May 5, 2026, Closed Session Minutes
-May 5, 2026, Special Meeting Minutes
-May 5, 2026, Work Session Minutes
8. Presentation
a. General Assembly Post-Session Update — The Honorable Senator Lashrecse Aird and The
Honorable Delegate Kimberly Pope-Adams
9. Official Public Hearings
a. A Public Hearing for Consideration of an Ordinance to Authorize the City Manager to Execute a
Voluntary Boundary Line Adjustment with Prince
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Tue May 5, 2026 · 16:30
City Council
El Concejo escuchará la apelación de la denegación de la ARB para una vivienda en South Street
El Concejo Municipal llevará a cabo una reunión especial con una audiencia pública: una apelación de la denegación de la Junta de Revisión Arquitectónica (ARB) sobre desviaciones en el campo de los planes aprobados para una vivienda en 217 South South Street en el Distrito Histórico de Folly Castle. No hay otros asuntos programados.
- Audiencia pública sobre la apelación de la denegación de la ARB para la vivienda en 217 South South Street en el Distrito Histórico de Folly Castle
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✓ Decidido: Council overturns ARB denial, allows house as built at 217 South South Street
The City Council voted 4-2 to overturn the Architectural Review Board's denial of in-field deviations for a house at 217 South South Street, allowing the dwelling to remain as constructed despite not matching approved plans. The appeal was filed after the ARB refused to modify the Certificate of Appropriateness, citing the front porch, driveway, and windows as non-conforming. Council members debated the timeliness of the appeal and the impact on the historic district. The motion passed with Myers, Westbrook, Smith-Lee, and Hill voting yes, Cuthbert and Parham voting no, and Jones absent.
- Overturned the Architectural Review Board's denial of modifications for the dwelling at 217 South South Street, allowing it to remain as built (4-2)
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www.petersburgva.gov
City Council Special
Meeting
May 5, 2026
Petersburg Library
201 W. Washington Street
Petersburg, VA 23803
4:30 PM
City Council
Samuel Parham, Mayor – Ward 3
Darrin Hill, Vice Mayor – Ward 2
Marlow Jones, Councilor – Ward 1
Charles Cuthbert, Jr., Councilor – Ward 4
W. Howard Myers, Councilor– Ward 5
Annette Smith-Lee, Councilor - Ward 6
Arnold Westbrook, Jr., Councilor – Ward 7
City Administration
John "March" Altman, Jr. - City Manager
Anthony Williams - City Attorney
Tangi R. Hill - City Clerk
1. Roll Call
2. Determination of the Presence of a Quorum
3. Official Public Hearings
a. A Public Hearing for Joel Mieses, on behalf of Miguel Olivarez, to Appeal a Decision Made by the
Architectural Review Board to Deny Approval of In-Field Deviations from Approved Plans for the
Dwelling Constructed at 217 South South Street in the Folly Castle Historic District
4. Adjournment
Tue May 5, 2026 · 17:00
City Council
El Concejo fijará audiencias para los presupuestos del año fiscal 2027 y el ajuste de la línea fronteriza
El Concejo Municipal llevará a cabo una sesión de trabajo para discutir y programar audiencias públicas para los presupuestos de la ciudad y de las escuelas para el año fiscal 2027, así como un ajuste voluntario de la línea fronteriza con Prince George County. Los informes especiales incluirán una actualización sobre la prevención de sobredosis (Rapid REVIVE) y una presentación de Live! Casino Virginia. El concejo también recibirá actualizaciones sobre el impuesto sobre la propiedad personal, el estudio de aguas pluviales y los servicios públicos.
- Primera lectura y programación de audiencia pública para el presupuesto de la Ciudad de Petersburg del año fiscal 2027
- Primera lectura y programación de audiencia pública para el presupuesto de las Escuelas Públicas de Petersburg del año fiscal 2027
- Primera lectura y programación de audiencia pública para el ajuste voluntario de la línea fronteriza con Prince George County
- Reconocimiento de la Iniciativa Partners in Peace y proclamación del Mes Nacional de Concientización sobre el Asma y las Alergias
- Informes especiales sobre la prevención de sobredosis Rapid REVIVE y el proyecto Live! Casino Virginia
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✓ Decidido: City Council approves consent agenda and schedules budget public hearings
City Council approved a consent agenda that includes scheduling public hearings for the FY27 City and Public Schools budgets. The council also discussed the reactivation of DMV stops to collect over $4.5 million in delinquent personal property taxes.
- Approved consent agenda including minutes from March 24, April 7, and April 28 meetings (7-0)
- Scheduled public hearing for voluntary boundary line adjustment with Prince George County
- Scheduled public hearing for Petersburg City Public Schools FY26 Budget Amendment
- Scheduled public hearing for Petersburg FY27 Budget
- Scheduled public hearing for Petersburg Public Schools FY27 Budget
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Virginia
www.petersburgva.gov
City Council Work Session
May 5, 2026
Petersburg Library
201 W. Washington Street
Petersburg, VA 23803
5:00 PM
City Council
Samuel Parham, Mayor – Ward 3
Darrin Hill, Vice Mayor – Ward 2
Marlow Jones, Councilor – Ward 1
Charles Cuthbert, Jr., Councilor – Ward 4
W. Howard Myers, Councilor– Ward 5
Annette Smith-Lee, Councilor - Ward 6
Arnold Westbrook, Jr., Councilor – Ward 7
City Administration
John "March" Altman, Jr. - City Manager
Anthony Williams - City Attorney
Tangi R. Hill - City Clerk
1. Roll Call
2. Prayer
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Determination of the Presence of a Quorum
5. Public Comments
6. Proclamations/Recognitions/Presentation of Ceremonial Proclamation
a. Recognition of the Partners in Peace Initiative, a Collaboration Between the Virginia State
University Honors College and Petersburg Public Schools
b. Proclamation for National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month and World Asthma Day in
Memory of Jasiah Rashad Rives
7. Approval of Consent Agenda (to include minutes of previous meetings):
a. Minutes of Previous Meetings:
-March 24, 2026 Special Joint Meeting
-April 7, 2026 Work Session Meeting
-April 28, 2026 Closed Session Meeting
b. First Read and Schedule a Public Hearing for Consideration of an Ordinance Authorizing the City
Manager to Execute a Voluntary Boundary Line Adjustment with Prince George County, Virginia
c. First Read and S
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Tue May 5, 2026 · 15:00
City Council
El Concejo se reúne en sesión cerrada para conversaciones sobre propiedad, asuntos legales y personal
Esta es una reunión procedimental de sesión cerrada del Concejo Municipal de Petersburg. No hay asuntos públicos ni votaciones programadas. El concejo se reunirá a puerta cerrada para discutir la adquisición y disposición de bienes inmuebles, asesoría legal y litigios, y la evaluación de funcionarios públicos específicos.
- Discusión sobre la adquisición/disposición de bienes inmuebles para fines públicos
- Asesoría legal sobre litigios y requisitos de códigos (Virginia Code §15.2-906, City Code 22-50, código de edificación)
- Evaluación y desempeño de funcionarios públicos específicos
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✓ Decidido: Closed session convened to discuss property, legal matters, and officer performance
The Petersburg City Council held a closed session to discuss the acquisition and disposition of real property, legal advice, and the evaluation of public officers. The session was certified to have complied with Virginia open meeting laws.
- Added discussion of legal requirements of 18.2-460 and 36-96.3 to agenda (unanimous)
- Entered closed session for property acquisition, legal advice, and officer evaluation (5-0)
- Certified closed session compliance with Virginia open meeting laws (5-0)
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Virginia
www.petersburgva.gov
City Council Closed Session
May 5, 2026
Petersburg Library
201 W. Washington Street
Petersburg, VA 23803
3:00 PM
City Council
Samuel Parham, Mayor – Ward 3
Darrin Hill, Vice Mayor – Ward 2
Marlow Jones, Councilor – Ward 1
Charles Cuthbert, Jr., Councilor – Ward 4
W. Howard Myers, Councilor– Ward 5
Annette Smith-Lee, Councilor - Ward 6
Arnold Westbrook, Jr., Councilor – Ward 7
City Administration
John "March" Altman, Jr. - City Manager
Anthony Williams - City Attorney
Tangi R. Hill - City Clerk
1. Roll Call
2. Closed Session
The purpose of this meeting is to convene in the closed session pursuant to:
a. §2.2-3711(A)(3) of the Code of Virginia for the Purpose of Discussion or Consideration of the Acquisition of Real
Property for a Public Purpose and the Disposition of Publicly Held Real Property Where Discussion in an Open
Meeting Would Adversely Affect the Bargaining Position or Negotiating Strategy of the Public Body, Specifically
Including But Not Limited to the Acquisition and Disposition of Real Property;
b. §2.2-3711(A)(7) and (8) of the Code of Virginia for the Purpose of Receiving Legal Advice and Status Update
from the City Attorney and Legal Consultation Regarding the Subject of Actual or Probable Litigation and
Specific Legal Matters Requiring the Provision of Legal Advice by the City Attorney, Specifically Including But
Not Limited to Discussion Regarding the Leg
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Tue Apr 28, 2026 · 15:00
City Council
El Concejo se reúne en sesión cerrada para discutir bienes raíces y litigios
Esta es una reunión procesal donde el Concejo Municipal se reunirá en sesión cerrada para discutir la adquisición o disposición de bienes inmuebles y recibir asesoría legal sobre zonificación, un caso de la corte de circuito y otros asuntos legales. No hay votos ni decisiones públicas programadas en la agenda.
- Sesión cerrada autorizada bajo Va. Code §2.2-3711(A)(3) para adquisición/disposición de bienes inmuebles
- Sesión cerrada autorizada bajo Va. Code §2.2-3711(A)(7) y (8) para asesoría legal y consulta sobre litigios
- La discusión incluye la Ordenanza de Zonificación de Petersburg §33-38 y el caso de la Corte de Circuito CL26-278
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✓ Decidido: Petersburg City Council held closed session on real property and legal matters
The council convened a closed session on April 28, 2026, to discuss real property acquisition/disposition and legal advice. No substantive decisions were made in open session; all actions were procedural motions to enter, add an agenda item, and certify the closed session. A resolution certifying compliance with Virginia's open meeting law was adopted unanimously.
- Added discussion of Code of Virginia 18.2-460 and 36-96.3 to closed session agenda (unanimous)
- Entered closed session under §2.2-3711(A)(3), (7), (8) (5-0, two absent)
- Certified closed session compliance via 2026-RES-017 (7-0)
- Adjourned at 5:46 p.m.
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www.petersburgva.gov
City Council Closed Session
April 28, 2026
Petersburg Library
201 W. Washington Street
Petersburg, VA 23803
3:00 PM
City Council
Samuel Parham, Mayor – Ward 3
Darrin Hill, Vice Mayor – Ward 2
Marlow Jones, Councilor – Ward 1
Charles Cuthbert, Jr., Councilor – Ward 4
W. Howard Myers, Councilor– Ward 5
Annette Smith-Lee, Councilor - Ward 6
Arnold Westbrook, Jr., Councilor – Ward 7
City Administration
John "March" Altman, Jr. - City Manager
Anthony Williams - City Attorney
Tangi R. Hill - City Clerk
1. Roll Call
2. Closed Session
The purpose of this meeting is to convene in the closed session pursuant to:
a.
§2.2-3711(A)(3) of the Code of Virginia for the Purpose of Discussion or Consideration of the
Acquisition of Real Property for a Public Purpose and the Disposition of Publicly Held Real
Property Where Discussion in an Open Meeting Would Adversely Affect the Bargaining Position or
Negotiating Strategy of the Public Body, Specifically Including But Not Limited to the Acquisition
and Disposition of Real Property; and
b. §2.2-3711(A)(7) and (8) of the Code of Virginia for the Purpose of Receiving Legal Advice and
Status Update from the City Attorney and Legal Consultation Regarding the Subject of Actual or
Probable Litigation and Specific Legal Matters Requiring the Provision of Legal Advice By the
City Attorney, Specifically Including But Not Limited to Discussion Regardin
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Tue Apr 28, 2026 · 17:00
City Council
El Concejo llevará a cabo una audiencia pública para viviendas multifamiliares en Pinetree Drive
El Concejo Municipal llevará a cabo audiencias públicas sobre un permiso de uso especial para viviendas multifamiliares en 3060 y 3090 Pinetree Drive, sobre servidumbres y la anulación de derechos de vía para el nuevo juzgado, y sobre una enmienda al presupuesto del año fiscal 2026 (FY26). El concejo también considerará múltiples acuerdos de desarrollo para propiedades que incluyen 101 W. Washington Street, 110 Spruce Street, 126 Kentucky Avenue, 704 y 706 Wesley Street, y 321 Witten Street. Adicionalmente, dos apelaciones de decisiones de la Junta de Revisión Arquitectónica para propiedades en distritos históricos se encuentran en la agenda de consentimiento.
- Audiencia pública para el permiso de uso especial para viviendas multifamiliares en 3060 y 3090 Pinetree Drive
- Audiencias públicas para la anulación de derechos de vía y servidumbres de Dominion Power (aéreas y subterráneas) para la construcción del nuevo juzgado
- Audiencia pública para la enmienda al Fondo General, Fondo de Subvenciones y Fondo de Golf del FY26
- Acuerdos de desarrollo para 101 W. Washington Street, 110 Spruce Street, 126 Kentucky Avenue, 704 & 706 Wesley Street, y 321 Witten Street
- Apelaciones de denegaciones de la Junta de Revisión Arquitectónica para 217 South South Street y 116 Liberty Street en distritos históricos
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✓ Decidido: Council approves 57-unit market-rate apartment complex 4-3
Council approved a special use permit for a 57-unit market-rate apartment building at 3060 and 3090 Pinetree Drive by a 4-3 vote, with a condition that units be market-rate only. A substitute motion to deny the permit died for lack of a second. Council also unanimously approved vacating part of East Tabb Street and an alley to allow construction of a new courthouse, and introduced an easement request for Dominion Power (no vote recorded in the minutes provided).
- Approved consent agenda (minutes, first read for two appeals) after removing item 7C (unanimous)
- Approved special use permit for 57 market-rate multifamily units at 3060-3090 Pinetree Drive (4-3) — condition: market-rate rents only
- Approved ordinance vacating portion of East Tabb Street and alley for new courthouse construction (unanimous)
- Introduced ordinance to grant Dominion Power an easement for overhead power (vote not recorded in minutes)
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City Council Meeting
April 28, 2026
Petersburg Library
201 W. Washington Street
Petersburg, VA 23803
5:00 PM
City Council
Samuel Parham, Mayor – Ward 3
Darrin Hill, Vice Mayor – Ward 2
Marlow Jones, Councilor – Ward 1
Charles Cuthbert, Jr., Councilor – Ward 4
W. Howard Myers, Councilor– Ward 5
Annette Smith-Lee, Councilor - Ward 6
Arnold Westbrook, Jr., Councilor – Ward 7
City Administration
John "March" Altman, Jr. - City Manager
Anthony Williams - City Attorney
Tangi R. Hill - City Clerk
1. Roll Call
2. Prayer
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Determination of the Presence of a Quorum
5. Proclamations/Recognitions/Presentation of Ceremonial Proclamations
6. Responses to Previous Public Information Posted
7. Approval of Consent Agenda (to include minutes of previous meetings):
a. Minutes of the Previous Meetings
- March 31, 2026, Special Joint FY27 Budget Work Session with the PCPS Board
- April 7, 2026, Closed Session
b. First Read and Schedule a Public Hearing for Joel Mieses, on behalf of Miguel Olivarez, to Appeal
a Decision Made by the Architectural Review Board to Deny Approval of In-Field Deviations from
Approved Plans for the Dwelling Constructed at 217 South South Street in the Folly Castle Historic
District
c. First Read and Schedule a Public Hearing for Diane Curling to Appeal a Decision Made by the
Architectural Review Board to Deny Approval of Exterio
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Tue Apr 7, 2026 · 17:00
City Council
Council to schedule public hearing for apartment complex special use permit
At this work session, the City Council will consider several items on first reading and schedule public hearings, including a special use permit for multiple-family dwellings at 3060 and 3090 Pinetree Drive, a vacation of right-of-way and easements for Dominion Power to support a new courthouse, and an amendment to the FY26 budget. The council will also issue proclamations for National Black Bookstore Day, Child Abuse Prevention Month, and the Petersburg High School basketball championship. The meeting includes reports on finances, capital projects, and utilities.
- First read and public hearing for special use permit for multiple-family dwellings at 3060 and 3090 Pinetree Drive
- First read and public hearing for ordinance vacating right-of-way for new courthouse construction
- First read and public hearing for two ordinances granting Dominion Power easements (overhead and underground) for the new courthouse
- First read and public hearing for amendment to FY26 General Fund, Grants Fund, and Golf Fund
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✓ Decidido: Petersburg City Council approves consent agenda and discusses $25M in uncollected funds
The City Council approved the consent agenda, which included several ordinances for first reads. Much of the session focused on a report regarding over $25 million in outstanding receivables, specifically highlighting $10 million owed in utility payments.
- Approved previous meeting minutes (7-0)
- Approved ordinance for special use permit at 3060 and 3090 Pinetree Drive (7-0)
- Approved ordinance to vacate right-of-way for new courthouse construction (7-0)
- Approved ordinance for Dominion Power overhead easement for new courthouse (7-0)
- Approved ordinance for Dominion Power underground easement for new courthouse (7-0)
- Approved amendment to FY26 General, Grants, and Golf Funds (7-0)
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City Council Work Session
April 7, 2026
Petersburg Library
201 W. Washington Street
Petersburg, VA 23803
5:00 PM
City Council
Samuel Parham, Mayor – Ward 3
Darrin Hill, Vice Mayor – Ward 2
Marlow Jones, Councilor – Ward 1
Charles Cuthbert, Jr., Councilor – Ward 4
W. Howard Myers, Councilor– Ward 5
Annette Smith-Lee, Councilor - Ward 6
Arnold Westbrook, Jr., Councilor – Ward 7
City Administration
John "March" Altman, Jr. - City Manager
Anthony Williams - City Attorney
Tangi R. Hill - City Clerk
1. Roll Call
2. Prayer
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Determination of the Presence of a Quorum
5. Proclamations/Recognitions/Presentation of Ceremonial Proclamation
a. National Black Bookstore Day
b. Child Abuse Prevention Month
c. Petersburg High School Crimson Wave 2026 VHSL Class 3 Boys Basketball Championship
6. Public Comments
7. Approval of Consent Agenda (to include minutes of previous meetings):
a. Minutes of Previous Meetings:
- March 17, 2026 Closed Session
- March 17, 2026 Regular Council Meeting
b. First Read and Schedule a Public Hearing for Consideration of an Ordinance to Approve a Request
by Harry Bawa, Pinetree Apartments LLC, on Behalf of Chanmeet Signh LLC, for a Special Use
Permit for Multiple-Family Dwellings as Authorized and Controlled by the R-5 Multiple Dwelling
District Standards at 3060 and 3090 Pinetree Drive, Parcel IDs 059010806 and 059010
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Minutes from the Petersburg City Council Work Session held on April 7, 2026 – 1 –
The Work Session of the Petersburg City Council was held on April 7, 2026, at Petersburg Public Library. Mayor
Parham called the meeting to order at 5: 20 p.m. The meeting video link is
https://petersburgva.new.swagit.com/videos/381385
1. ROLL CALL:
Present:
Samuel Parham, Mayor -- Ward 3
Darrin Hill, Vice Mayor -- Ward 2
Marlow Jones, Councilor -- Ward 1
Charles Cuthbert, Jr., Councilor -- Ward 4
W. Howard Myers, Councilor -- Ward 5
Annette Smith-Lee, Councilor -- Ward 6
Arnold Westbrook, Jr., Councilor -- Ward 7
Absent:
Present from City Administration:
City Manager John "March" Altman, Jr.
City Attorney Anthony C. Williams
City Clerk Tangi R. Hill
2. PRAYER
Vice Mayor Hill led the Council meeting in prayer.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Parham led the Council and the citizens in the pledge of allegiance.
4. DETERMINATION OF THE PRESENCE OF A QUORUM
A quorum was present.
5. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATION OF CEREMONIAL PROCLAMATION
a. National Black Bookstore Day
Mayor Parham presented the Proclamation recognizing April 7 as National Black Bookstore Day.
Demetrius Frazier, owner of Resist Bookstore, accepted the proclamation and gave remarks.
b. Child Abuse Prevention Month
Mayor Parham presented the Proclamation recognizing the month of April as Child Abuse Prevention
Month.
William D'Aiuto, Director of Social Services, accepted the proclamation and gave
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Tue Apr 7, 2026 · 15:00
City Council
City Council holds closed session on property and litigation
The Petersburg City Council will convene in a closed session to discuss the acquisition and disposition of real property and receive legal advice regarding litigation and the Hotel Petersburg Development Agreement.
- Closed session to discuss real property acquisition and disposition
- Legal consultation regarding litigation and the Hotel Petersburg Development Agreement
- Discussion of the Virginia Constitution Article X Section 6 and Code of Virginia statutes
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✓ Decidido: Petersburg City Council held a closed session regarding legal and real property matters
The City Council convened a closed session to discuss legal advice, potential litigation, and the acquisition or disposition of real property. Following the discussion, the Council voted to certify that only legally exempted business was addressed during the session.
- Added legal requirements of 15.2-953 to the agenda (unanimous)
- Entered closed session for legal and real property discussions (approved via roll call)
- Certified that only exempt public business was discussed in closed session (approved via roll call)
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City Council Closed Session
Meeting
April 7, 2026
Petersburg Library
201 W. Washington Street
Petersburg, VA 23803
3:00 PM
City Council
Samuel Parham, Mayor – Ward 3
Darrin Hill, Vice Mayor – Ward 2
Marlow Jones, Councilor – Ward 1
Charles Cuthbert, Jr., Councilor – Ward 4
W. Howard Myers, Councilor– Ward 5
Annette Smith-Lee, Councilor - Ward 6
Arnold Westbrook, Jr., Councilor – Ward 7
City Administration
John "March" Altman, Jr. - City Manager
Anthony Williams - City Attorney
Tangi R. Hill - City Clerk
1. Roll Call
2. Closed Session
The purpose of this meeting is to convene in the closed session pursuant to:
a. §2.2-3711(A)(3) of the Code of Virginia for the Purpose of Discussion or Consideration of the
Acquisition of Real Property for a Public Purpose and the Disposition of Publicly Held Real
Property Where Discussion in an Open Meeting Would Adversely Affect the Bargaining Position or
Negotiating Strategy of the Public Body, Specifically Including, But Not Limited to the Acquisition
and Disposition of Real Property
b. §2.2-3711(A)(7) and (8) of the Code of Virginia for the Purpose of Receiving Legal Advice and
Status Update from the City Attorney and Legal Consultation Regarding the Subject of Actual or
Probable Litigation and Specific Legal Matters Requiring the Provision of Legal Advice by the City
Attorney, Specifically Including, But Not Limited to Discussion Rega
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Minutes from the Petersburg City Council Closed Session held on April 7, 2026 1
The Closed Session Meeting of the Petersburg City Council was held on Tuesday, April
7, 2026, at the Petersburg Public Library. Mayor Parham called the Closed Session
Meeting to order at 3:09 p.m. The meeting link is
https://petersburgva.new.swagit.com/videos/381361.
1. ROLL CALL
Present:
W. Howard Myers, Councilor – Ward 5
Arnold Westbrook, Jr., Councilor – Ward 7
Annette Smith-Lee, Councilor - Ward 6
Darrin Hill, Vice Mayor – Ward 2
Samuel Parham, Mayor – Ward 3
Absent:
Charles Cuthbert, Jr., Councilor – Ward 4 (Late)
Marlow Jones, Councilor – Ward 1 (Late)
Present from City Administration:
City Manager John March Altman
City Attorney Anthony Williams
City Clerk Tangi Hill
A quorum of the City Council was present.
Mayor Parham entertained a motion to add to the Closed Session agenda discussions of
the legal requirements of 15.2-953 of the Code of Virginia.
Vice Mayor Hill made a motion to add to the Closed Session agenda discussions of the
legal requirements of 15.2 -953 of the Code of Virginia. Council Member Smith -Lee
seconded the motion.
There was no discussion on the motion. All members of Council present voted in the
affirmative. Members of Council absent were Cuthbert and Jones. Motion carried on a
unanimous vote.
2. CLOSED SESSION
The purpose of this meeting is to convene in the closed session pursuant to:
a. §2.2-3711(A)(3) of the
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Tue Mar 31, 2026 · 18:30
City Council
City Council reviews proposed FY2026‑2027 school budget and funding resolution
The council will hear a presentation of the proposed FY2026‑2027 budget for the Petersburg City Public Schools. It will also consider an unfinished business item, a resolution to implement categorical funding for the schools. No other decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Presentation of FY2026‑2027 Proposed Petersburg City Public Schools Budget
- Resolution of Intent to Implement Categorical Funding of Petersburg City Public Schools
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✓ Decidido: Petersburg City Council and School Board hold joint FY27 budget work session
The Petersburg City Council and PCPS Board met to review the proposed FY27 school budget. The presentation included details on teacher salary increases, enrollment trends, and capital improvement plans.
- Presented FY 2026-2027 proposed PCPS budget
- Proposed $60,000 starting teacher salary
- Proposed total request of $15,949,351 from the City
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Special Joint FY27 Work
Session with Petersburg
City Council and the Public
School Board
March 31, 2026
Petersburg Library
201 W. Washington Street
Petersburg, VA 23803
6:30 PM
City Council
Samuel Parham, Mayor – Ward 3
Darrin Hill, Vice Mayor – Ward 2
Marlow Jones, Councilor – Ward 1
Charles Cuthbert, Jr., Councilor – Ward 4
W. Howard Myers, Councilor– Ward 5
Annette Smith-Lee, Councilor - Ward 6
Arnold Westbrook, Jr., Councilor – Ward 7
City Administration
John "March" Altman, Jr. - City Manager
Anthony Williams - City Attorney
Tangi R. Hill - City Clerk
1. Roll Call
2. Prayer
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Determination of the Presence of a Quorum
5. Presentation
a. FY2026-2027 Proposed Petersburg City Public Schools Budget
6. Unfinished Business
a. Resolution of Intent to Implement Categorical Funding of Petersburg City Public Schools
7. Adjournment
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Minutes from the Petersburg City Council and PCPS Board Joint FY27 Budget Work Session held on
March 31, 2026 – 1 –
The Joint FY27 Budget Work Session of the Petersburg City Council and the Petersburg City Public School
Board was held on March 31, 2026, at Petersburg Public Library. Mayor Parham and Chair Board Pritchett called
the meeting to order at 6:31 p.m. The meeting video link is https://petersburgva.new.swagit.com/videos/380886.
1. ROLL CALL:
Present:
Samuel Parham, Mayor -- Ward 3
Darrin Hill, Vice Mayor -- Ward 2
Marlow Jones, Councilor -- Ward 1
Charles Cuthbert, Jr., Councilor -- Ward 4
W. Howard Myers, Councilor -- Ward 5
Annette Smith-Lee, Councilor -- Ward 6
Arnold Westbrook, Jr., Councilor -- Ward 7
Absent:
Present from City Administration:
City Manager John "March" Altman, Jr.
City Attorney Anthony C. Williams
City Clerk Tangi R. Hill
Present from the School Board:
Kenneth Pritchett
Taccarri Tucker
Joyce Proctor
Bernard Lundy
Absent:
Steven Pierce
Hal Miles (Late)
Adrian Dance Sr.
Present from the School Administration:
PCPS Superintendent Yolanda Brown
PCPS Chief Financial Officer Dr. Matthias Greywoode
PCPS Assistant Superintendent of Operations Dr. J. Jacob Martinez
PCPS Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Dr. Shamica Long-Lane
PCPS Clerk of Board Tearia Davis
2. PRAYER
Vice Mayor Hill led the Council meeting in prayer.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Parham led the Council and the citizen
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Tue Mar 24, 2026 · 17:00
City Council
Public hearing on FY27 real property tax rate increase
The City Council will hold a special meeting to hear public input on an ordinance to adopt the fiscal year 2027 real property tax rate. Standard procedural items such as roll call, prayer, and the pledge of allegiance will be observed. The council will consider whether to increase property tax levies.
- Public hearing on ordinance adopting FY27 real property tax rate
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✓ Decidido: City Council held public hearing on proposed FY27 real property tax rate reduction
The City Council held a public hearing to consider reducing the real property tax rate from $1.27 to $1.22 per $100 of assessed value. Staff recommended the $0.05 reduction to account for rising costs in health insurance, debt service, and employee cost-of-living adjustments. Council members discussed various reduction levels and the impact on city capital projects.
- Held public hearing on FY27 real property tax rate ordinance
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Special Meeting for a Public
Hearing on the Proposed
Increase of Real Property
Tax Levies
March 24, 2026
Petersburg Library
201 W. Washington Street
Petersburg, VA 23803
5:00 PM
City Council
Samuel Parham, Mayor – Ward 3
Darrin Hill, Vice Mayor – Ward 2
Marlow Jones, Councilor – Ward 1
Charles Cuthbert, Jr., Councilor – Ward 4
W. Howard Myers, Councilor– Ward 5
Annette Smith-Lee, Councilor - Ward 6
Arnold Westbrook, Jr., Councilor – Ward 7
City Administration
John "March" Altman, Jr. - City Manager
Anthony Williams - City Attorney
Tangi R. Hill - City Clerk
1. Roll Call
2. Prayer
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Determination of the Presence of a Quorum
5. Official Public Hearing
a. A Public Hearing on the Consideration of an Ordinance Adopting the FY27 Real Property Tax Rate
6. Adjournment
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Minutes from the Petersburg City Council Special Meeting held on March 24, 2026 – 1 –
The Special Meeting of the Petersburg City Council was held on March 24, 2026, at Petersburg Public Library.
Mayor Parham called the meeting to order at 5:0 3 p.m. The meeting video link is
https://petersburgva.new.swagit.com/videos/379066
Roll Call:
Present:
Samuel Parham, Mayor – Ward 3
Darrin Hill, Vice Mayor – Ward 2
Charles Cuthbert, Jr., Councilor – Ward 4
W. Howard Myers, Councilor – Ward 5
Annette Smith-Lee, Councilor – Ward 6
Arnold Westbrook, Jr., Councilor – Ward 7
Absent:
Marlow Jones, Councilor – Ward 1
Present from City Administration:
City Manager John "March" Altman, Jr.
City Attorney Anthony C. Williams
City Clerk Tangi R. Hill
1. PRAYER
Vice Mayor Hill led the Council meeting in prayer.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Parham led the Council and the citizens in the pledge of allegiance.
3. DETERMINATION OF THE PRESENCE OF A QUORUM
A quorum was present.
4. OFFICIAL PUBLIC HEARING
a. A Public Hearing on the Consideration of an Ordinance Adopting the FY27 Real Property Tax Rate
Garry Cozier, Budget Manager, gave a presentation. He explained that each penny on the tax rate is
equivalent to $351,704 in revenue in the operating budget. The current tax rate is $1.27 per $100 of
assessed value, resulting in a levy amount of approximately $44 million. If the current tax rate was
maintained, it would result in a $6 million revenue surplus. If they were to equalize the tax
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Tue Mar 17, 2026 · 17:00
City Council
Council to consider purchase of 230 Medical Park Blvd for a new police substation
The Petersburg City Council will hold several public hearings, including one on a special‑use permit for a vehicle repair shop at 601 East Wythe Street and others on FY26 budget amendments. The council will also vote on a resolution to authorize a bona‑fide offer to purchase 230 Medical Park Blvd for a police substation. Additional items include a planning commission report on proactive rezoning and routine consent‑agenda approvals.
- Public hearing on a special‑use permit for a stand‑alone vehicle repair shop at 601 East Wythe Street, Parcel ID 012270012, in the B‑2 General Commercial Zoning District
- Public hearing on an amendment to the FY26 Grants Fund Budget
- Public hearing on an amendment to the FY26 Utilities Fund Budget and FY26 Streets Fund Budget
- Resolution to authorize a bona‑fide offer to purchase 230 Medical Park Blvd for a police substation
- Report from the Planning Commission on potential proactive rezoning
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✓ Decidido: Council approves grant amendments and denies vehicle repair shop permit
The Council approved several budget amendments for grants, utilities, and streets. They also denied a special use permit request for a vehicle repair shop at 601 East Wythe Street.
- Approved consent agenda (7-0)
- Denied special use permit for vehicle repair shop at 601 East Wythe Street (6-1)
- Approved amendment to the FY26 Grants Fund budget (7-0)
- Approved amendment to the FY26 Utilities and Streets Fund budgets (7-0)
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Regular City Council
Meeting
March 17, 2026
Petersburg Library
201 W. Washington Street
Petersburg, VA 23803
5:00 PM
City Council
Samuel Parham, Mayor – Ward 3
Darrin Hill, Vice Mayor – Ward 2
Marlow Jones, Councilor – Ward 1
Charles Cuthbert, Jr., Councilor – Ward 4
W. Howard Myers, Councilor– Ward 5
Annette Smith-Lee, Councilor - Ward 6
Arnold Westbrook, Jr., Councilor – Ward 7
City Administration
John "March" Altman, Jr. - City Manager
Anthony Williams - City Attorney
Tangi R. Hill - City Clerk
1. Roll Call
2. Prayer
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Determination of the Presence of a Quorum
5. Proclamations/Recognitions/Presentation of Ceremonial Proclamations
a. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Petersburg Alumnae Chapter, 85th Anniversary of its Charter
Day on April 5, 2026
b. 2026 National Procurement Month
c. 2026 National Social Work Month
6. Responses to Previous Public Information Posted
7. Approval of Consent Agenda (to include minutes of previous meetings):
a. Minutes of Previous Meetings:
- March 3, 2026 Closed Session
- March 3, 2026 Work Session
b. First Read and Schedule a Public Hearing for the Consideration of an Ordinance Authorizing the
Vacation of Right-of-Way to Support the Construction of the New Courthouse (Public Hearing to
be Held on April 24, 2026)
8. Official Public Hearings
a. A Public Hearing for Consideration of an Ordinance
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The regular meeting of the Petersburg City Council was held on March 17, 2026 at Petersburg Public Library.
Samuel Parham called the meeting to order at 5:03 p.m. The meeting video link is
https://petersburgva.new.swagit.com/videos/378308
1. ROLL CALL:
Present:
Samuel Parham, Councilor -- Ward 3
Darrin Hill, Councilor -- Ward 2
Marlow Jones, Councilor -- Ward 1
Charles Cuthbert, Jr., Councilor -- Ward 4
W. Howard Myers, Councilor -- Ward 5
Annette Smith-Lee, Councilor -- Ward 6
Arnold Westbrook, Jr., Councilor -- Ward 7
Absent:
Present from City Administration:
Deputy City Manager Kenneth Miller
City Attorney Anthony C. Williams
City Clerk Tangi R. Hill
2. PRAYER
Vice Mayor Hill led the Council meeting in prayer
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Parham led the Council and the citizens in the pledge of allegiance
4. DETERMINATION OF THE PRESENCE OF A QUORUM:
A quorum was present.
5. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATION OF CEREMONIAL PROCLAMATIONS
a. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Petersburg Alumnae Chapter, 85th Anniversary of its Charter Day on
April 5, 2026
Mayor Parham presented the Proclamation to Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Petersburg Alumnae
Chapter, proclaiming the 85th Anniversary of its Charter Day on April 5, 2026.
Members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority accepted the Proclamation.
b. 2026 National Procurement Month
Mayor Parham presented the Pro
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Tue Mar 17, 2026 · 15:00
City Council
Council will discuss acquiring or disposing publicly held real property
The City Council will hold a closed‑session meeting to discuss the acquisition and disposition of real property for public purposes. The discussion is deemed confidential under Virginia Code §2.2‑3711(A)(3) because open discussion could affect bargaining positions. No specific parcels or contracts are listed in the agenda.
- Discussion of acquisition and disposition of publicly held real property
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✓ Decidido: Council adopts resolution to shift Helping Hands CDBG funds to General Fund
The Petersburg City Council voted unanimously to adopt a resolution directing the City Manager to retract Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds from the Helping Hands program and replace them with money from the city’s General Fund. The council first convened in closed session for legal consultation and real property discussions before returning to open session to approve the funding change.
- Adopted resolution directing City Manager to retract CDBG funds from the Helping Hands program and replace them with General Fund money (unanimous)
- Certified that closed session discussions complied with Virginia open meeting law (unanimous)
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City Council Closed Session
Meeting
March 17, 2026
Petersburg Library
201 W. Washington Street
Petersburg, VA 23803
3:00 PM
City Council
Samuel Parham, Mayor – Ward 3
Darrin Hill, Vice Mayor – Ward 2
Marlow Jones, Councilor – Ward 1
Charles Cuthbert, Jr., Councilor – Ward 4
W. Howard Myers, Councilor– Ward 5
Annette Smith-Lee, Councilor - Ward 6
Arnold Westbrook, Jr., Councilor – Ward 7
City Administration
John "March" Altman, Jr. - City Manager
Anthony Williams - City Attorney
Tangi R. Hill - City Clerk
1. Roll Call
2. Closed Session
The purpose of this meeting is to convene in the closed session pursuant to:
a. §2.2-3711(A)(3) of the Code of Virginia for the Purpose of Discussion or Consideration of the
Acquisition of Real Property for a Public Purpose and the Disposition of Publicly Held Real
Property Where Discussion in an Open Meeting Would Adversely Affect the Bargaining Position
or Negotiating Strategy of the Public Body, Specifically Including But Not Limited to the
Acquisition and Disposition of Real Property
3. Adjournment
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Minutes from the Petersburg City Council Closed Session held on March 17, 2026 1
The Closed Session Meeting of the Petersburg City Council was held on Tuesday, March 17,
2026, at the Petersburg Public Library. Mayor Parham called the Closed Session Meeting to
order at 3:07 p.m. The meeting link is https://petersburgva.new.swagit.com/videos/378302.
1. ROLL CALL
Present:
Charles Cuthbert, Jr., Councilor – Ward 4
W. Howard Myers, Councilor – Ward 5
Annette Smith-Lee, Councilor - Ward 6
Darrin Hill, Vice Mayor – Ward 2
Samuel Parham, Mayor – Ward 3
Absent:
Marlow Jones, Councilor – Ward 1 (Late)
Arnold Westbrook, Jr., Councilor – Ward 7 (Late)
Present from City Administration:
Deputy City Manager Kenneth Miller
City Attorney Anthony Williams
City Clerk Tangi Hill
A quorum of the City Council was present.
Mayor Parham entertained a motion to add to the Closed Session agenda §2.2-3711(A)(7) and
(8) of the Code of Virginia for the Purpose of Receiving Legal Advice and Status Update from the
City Attorney and Legal Consultation Regarding the Subject of Actual or Probable Litigation and
Specific Legal Matters Requiring the Provision of Legal Advice by the City Attorney, Specifically
Including but not Limited to Discussion Regarding the Legal Requirements of 24 CFR 570.
Vice Mayor Hill made a motion to add to the Closed Session agenda §2.2-3711(A)(7) and (8) of
the Code of Virginia for the Purpose of Receiving Legal Advice and Status Update fro
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Tue Mar 3, 2026 · 17:00
City Council
Council schedules public hearings on a vehicle repair shop permit and budget amendments
The City Council will approve a consent agenda that includes first reads and scheduling of public hearings for several items. These items include a special use permit request for a stand‑alone vehicle repair shop at 601 East Wythe Street, amendments to the FY26 Grants Fund Budget, the FY26 Utilities and Streets Fund Budgets, and changes to tax exemption amounts for elderly and disabled residents. The meeting also features a tax‑relief presentation for elderly and disabled citizens and routine departmental reports.
- Special Use Permit request for a vehicle repair shop at 601 East Wythe Street (Parcel ID 012270012) in the B‑2 Commercial District
- Amendment to the FY26 Grants Fund Budget
- Amendment to the FY26 Utilities Fund Budget and FY26 Streets Fund Budget
- Amendment to Code of Ordinance sections 106‑109 and 106‑112 to change elderly and disabled tax exemption amounts
- Tax Relief presentation for elderly and disabled residents
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✓ Decidido: City Council approved consent agenda, scheduling multiple public hearings
The council approved the consent agenda by roll‑call vote with all members voting yes. The agenda includes first‑reading and scheduling of public hearings for a special‑use permit for a vehicle repair shop at 601 East Wythe Street, amendments to the FY26 Grants Fund, Utilities Fund and Streets Fund budgets, and changes to real‑estate tax code sections for elderly and disabled relief. No other actions were taken.
- Approved consent agenda (roll‑call vote: Cuthbert, Jones, Myers, Westbrook, Smith‑Lee, Hill, Parham)
- Scheduled public hearing for special‑use permit for 601 East Wythe St vehicle repair shop
- Scheduled public hearing for FY26 Grants Fund budget amendment
- Scheduled public hearing for FY26 Utilities Fund and Streets Fund budget amendment
- Scheduled public hearing for amendment to Code of Ordinance §§106‑109 and 106‑112 (elderly/disabled tax relief)
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City Council Work Session
March 3, 2026
Petersburg Library
201 W. Washington Street
Petersburg, VA 23803
5:00 PM
City Council
Samuel Parham, Mayor – Ward 3
Darrin Hill, Vice Mayor – Ward 2
Marlow Jones, Councilor – Ward 1
Charles Cuthbert, Jr., Councilor – Ward 4
W. Howard Myers, Councilor– Ward 5
Annette Smith-Lee, Councilor - Ward 6
Arnold Westbrook, Jr., Councilor – Ward 7
City Administration
John "March" Altman, Jr. - City Manager
Anthony Williams - City Attorney
Tangi R. Hill - City Clerk
1. Roll Call
2. Prayer
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Determination of the Presence of a Quorum
5. Public Comments
6. Approval of Consent Agenda (to include minutes of previous meetings):
a. Minutes of Previous Meetings:
- February 17, 2026 Closed Session Meeting
- February 17, 2026 City Council Meeting
b. First Read and Schedule a Public Hearing for Consideration of an Ordinance to Approve a Request
by Ibrahim Al Tamimy, on behalf of 601 E Wyth St LLC, for a Special Use Permit to Operate a
Stand-Alone Vehicle Repair Shop/Automobile Service Station at 601 East Wythe Street, Parcel ID
012270012, in the B-2, General Commercial Zoning District
c. First Read and Schedule a Public Hearing for Consideration of an Amendment to the FY26 Grants
Fund Budget
d. First Read and Schedule a Public Hearing for Consideration of an Amendment to the FY26 Utilities
Fund Budget & FY26 Streets
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The work session of the Petersburg City Council was held on March 3, 2026 at Petersburg Public Library. Samuel
Parham called the meeting to order at 5:0 4 p.m. The meeting video link is
https://petersburgva.new.swagit.com/videos/376903
1. ROLL CALL:
Present:
Samuel Parham, Mayor – Ward 3
Darrin Hill, Vice Mayor – Ward 2
Marlow Jones, Councilor – Ward 1
Charles Cuthbert, Jr., Councilor – Ward 4
W. Howard Myers, Councilor– Ward 5
Annette Smith-Lee, Councilor - Ward 6
Arnold Westbrook, Jr., Councilor – Ward 7
Absent:
Present from City Administration:
City Manager John "March" Altman, Jr.
City Attorney Anthony C. Williams
Clerk Tangi R. Hill
2. PRAYER:
Vice Mayor Hill led the Council meeting in prayer.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Parham led the Council and the citizens in the pledge of allegiance.
4. DETERMINATION OF THE PRESENCE OF A QUORUM
A quorum was present.
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Cyndi Perkins, 1918 Dodson Road, stated that she was a resident of Ward 7 and a registered nurse (RN)
with over 40 years of experience. She said that she understood the City was going all-in on this data center,
but she asked them to please listen to the concerns of the residents they represented. She was speaking
out tonight to address health concerns related to data centers being located near residential areas. She
recognized the City's goal of economic growth, but she wished to put on rec
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Tue Mar 3, 2026 · 15:00
City Council
City Council holds closed session for property and employee matters
The Petersburg City Council will convene in a closed session to discuss the acquisition and disposition of real property and the performance, assignment, and appointment of specific public employees. No open business is scheduled for this meeting.
- Closed session for real property acquisition and disposition
- Closed session for public employee performance and appointment
- Meeting at Petersburg Library, 201 W. Washington Street
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✓ Decidido: Council approved closed session entry and later certified its closure
The City Council voted to enter a closed session to discuss matters exempt from open‑meeting requirements. The motion passed with all five members present voting yes and two members absent. Later the Council voted to end the closed session and certify that only exempt matters were discussed. That motion also passed with every member voting yes.
- Motion to enter closed session approved (Yes: Cuthbert, Myers, Smith-Lee, Hill, Parham; Absent: Jones, Westbrook)
- Motion to return to open session and certify closed session approved (Yes: Cuthbert, Jones, Myers, Westbrook, Smith-Lee, Hill, Parham)
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City Council Closed Session
Meeting
March 3, 2026
Petersburg Library
201 W. Washington Street
Petersburg, VA 23803
3:00 PM
City Council
Samuel Parham, Mayor – Ward 3
Darrin Hill, Vice Mayor – Ward 2
Marlow Jones, Councilor – Ward 1
Charles Cuthbert, Jr., Councilor – Ward 4
W. Howard Myers, Councilor– Ward 5
Annette Smith-Lee, Councilor - Ward 6
Arnold Westbrook, Jr., Councilor – Ward 7
City Administration
John "March" Altman, Jr. - City Manager
Anthony Williams - City Attorney
Tangi R. Hill - City Clerk
1. Roll Call
2. Closed Session
The purpose of this meeting is to convene in the closed session pursuant to:
a. §2.2-3711(A)(3) of the Code of Virginia for the Purpose of Discussion or Consideration of the
Acquisition of Real Property for a Public Purpose and the Disposition of Publicly Held Real
Property Where Discussion in an Open Meeting Would Adversely Affect the Bargaining Position
or Negotiating Strategy of the Public Body, Specifically Including But Not Limited to the
Acquisition and Disposition of Real Property
b. §2.2-3711(A)(1) of the Code of Virginia for the Purpose of Discussion Pertaining to Performance,
Assignment, and Appointment of Specific Public Employees of the City of Petersburg, Specifically
Including But Not Limited to Discussion of the Performance, Assignment, and Appointment of
Specific Public Officers of the City of Petersburg
3. Adjournment
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Minutes from the Petersburg City Council Closed Session held on March 3, 2026 1
The Closed Session Meeting of the Petersburg City Council was held on Tuesday, March 3,
2026, at the Petersburg Public Library. Mayor Parham called the Closed Session Meeting to
order at 3:05 p.m. The meeting link is https://petersburgva.new.swagit.com/videos/376902.
1. ROLL CALL
Present:
Charles Cuthbert, Jr., Councilor – Ward 4
W. Howard Myers, Councilor – Ward 5
Annette Smith-Lee, Councilor - Ward 6
Darrin Hill, Vice Mayor – Ward 2
Samuel Parham, Mayor – Ward 3
Absent:
Marlow Jones, Councilor – Ward 1 (Late)
Arnold Westbrook, Jr., Councilor – Ward 7 (Late)
Present from City Administration:
City Manager John March Altman, Jr.
City Attorney Anthony Williams
City Clerk Tangi Hill
A quorum of the City Council was present.
CLOSED SESSION
The purpose of this meeting is to convene in the closed session pursuant to:
a. §2.2-3711(A)(3) of the Code of Virginia for the Purpose of Discussion or Consideration
of the Acquisition of Real Property for a Public Purpose and the Disposition of Publicly
Held Real Property Where Discussion in an Open Meeting Would Adversely Affect the
Bargaining Position or Negotiating Strategy of the Public Body, Specifically Including But
Not Limited to the Acquisition and Disposition of Real Property; and
b. §2.2-3711(A)(1) of the Code of Virginia for the Purpose of Discussion Pertaining to
Performance, Assignment, and Appointment
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Tue Feb 17, 2026 · 17:00
City Council
City Council to hold public hearings on bonds, rezoning, and special use permits
The City Council will consider a $5.6 million bond issuance for water and sewer revenue and a budget amendment for public schools. The body will also hold public hearings on several zoning requests and a property purchase agreement for 3501 Halifax Road.
- Resolution for General Obligation and Refunding Bonds up to $5,600,000 for water and sewer revenue
- Special Use Permit request for multiple-family dwellings at 1325 West Washington Street
- Special Use Permit request for a vehicle repair shop at 3857 South Crater Road
- Special Use Permit request for a nightclub at 2793 South Crater Road
- Rezoning request for 2088 Defense Road, 1918 Townes Road, and 1926 Bogese Drive to M-1 Light Industrial
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✓ Decidido: Council approved $2.98M amendment to FY26 public schools budget
The City Council voted to approve an amendment to the FY26 Petersburg City Public Schools budget in the amount of $2,977,123.61. Vice Mayor Hill made the motion, Council Member Jones seconded, and the motion passed on a roll‑call vote with all members voting yes. The Council also approved the consent agenda, which included minutes from previous meetings, by unanimous roll‑call vote.
- Approved $2,977,123.61 amendment to FY26 public schools budget (unanimous roll call)
- Approved consent agenda, including minutes of prior meetings (unanimous roll call)
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City Council Meeting
February 17, 2026
Petersburg Library
201 W. Washington Street
Petersburg, VA 23803
5:00 PM
City Council
Samuel Parham, Mayor – Ward 3
Darrin Hill, Vice Mayor – Ward 2
Marlow Jones, Councilor – Ward 1
Charles Cuthbert, Jr., Councilor – Ward 4
W. Howard Myers, Councilor– Ward 5
Annette Smith-Lee, Councilor - Ward 6
Arnold Westbrook, Jr., Councilor – Ward 7
City Administration
John "March" Altman, Jr. - City Manager
Anthony Williams - City Attorney
Tangi R. Hill - City Clerk
1. Roll Call
2. Prayer
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Determination of the Presence of a Quorum
5. Proclamations/Recognitions/Presentation of Ceremonial Proclamations
a. Recognition of Deputy City Manager Kenneth Miller, Economic Development Project Manager
Shalonda Venable-Royster, and Police Captain Carol Adams, Barbara Coleman. Offices in
Petersburg being recognized by the Red Cross are Virginia Community Resource Center (Barbara
Coleman), Central Virginia Health Services (Robin Tyler), and the Petersburg YMCA (Marco
Calendar). Petersburg Churches and Other Organizations being recognized are Good Shepard
Baptist Church, Metropolitan Baptist Church, The Mark Matthews Chapter of the Buffalo Soldiers.
b. Proclamation Honoring Lisa M. Scott Upon the Occasion of Her Retirement
6. Responses to Previous Public Information Posted
7. Approval of Consent Agenda (to include minutes of p
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Minutes from the Petersburg City Council regular meeting held on February 17, 2026 – 1 –
The regular meeting of the Petersburg City Council was held on February 17, 2026 at Petersburg Public Library.
Samuel Parham called the meeting to order at 5:10 p.m. The meeting video link is
https://petersburgva.new.swagit.com/videos/375361
1. ROLL CALL:
Present:
Samuel Parham, Mayor -- Ward 3
Darrin Hill, Vice Mayor -- Ward 2
Marlow Jones, Councilor -- Ward 1
Charles Cuthbert, Jr., Councilor -- Ward 4
W. Howard Myers, Councilor -- Ward 5
Annette Smith-Lee, Councilor -- Ward 6
Arnold Westbrook, Jr., Councilor -- Ward 7
Absent:
Present from City Administration:
City Manager John "March" Altman, Jr.
City Attorney Anthony C. Williams
Clerk Tangi R. Hill
2. DETERMINATION OF THE PRESENCE OF A QUORUM:
A quorum was present.
3. PRAYER
Vice Mayor Hill led the Council meeting in prayer.
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Parham led the Council and the citizens in the pledge of allegiance.
5. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATION OF CEREMONIAL PROCLAMATIONS
a. Recognition of Deputy City Manager Kenneth Miller, Economic Development Project Manager
Shalonda Venable-Royster, and Police Captain Carol Adams, Tri-Cities Emergency Management
Coalition (Comprised of the Emergency Management Reams of Petersburg, Colonial Heights,
Hopewell, Dinwiddie, and Prince George), Barbara Coleman – Virginia Community Resource Center,
Robin Tyler-Central Virginia Health Services, Marco Calen
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Tue Feb 17, 2026 · 15:00
City Council
City Council to hold closed session for legal and personnel matters
The City Council is meeting in a closed session to receive legal advice and discuss specific personnel and property matters. The session is conducted pursuant to the Code of Virginia to protect legal strategy and employee privacy.
- Legal consultation regarding Code of Virginia §§ 15.2-953, 22.1-89, 94, 115, and §2.2-3704
- Discussion of the acquisition and disposition of real property
- Discussion of performance, assignment, and appointment of specific public employees
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✓ Decidido: Council approved entering and later certifying closed session
The council voted to enter a closed session at 3:09 p.m. and later voted to return to the open session and certify the closed session at 5:10 p.m. Both motions passed unanimously among those present.
- Motion to enter closed session approved (roll call Yes: Cuthbert, Myers, Smith-Lee, Hill, Parham)
- Motion to return to open session and certify closed session approved (roll call Yes: Cuthbert, Jones, Myers, Westbrook, Smith-Lee, Hill, Parham)
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City Council Closed Session
February 17, 2026
Petersburg Library
201 W. Washington Street
Petersburg, VA 23803
3:00 PM
City Council
Samuel Parham, Mayor – Ward 3
Darrin Hill, Vice Mayor – Ward 2
Marlow Jones, Councilor – Ward 1
Charles Cuthbert, Jr., Councilor – Ward 4
W. Howard Myers, Councilor– Ward 5
Annette Smith-Lee, Councilor - Ward 6
Arnold Westbrook, Jr., Councilor – Ward 7
City Administration
John "March" Altman, Jr. - City Manager
Anthony Williams - City Attorney
Tangi R. Hill - City Clerk
1. Roll Call
2. Closed Session
The purpose of this meeting is to convene in the closed session pursuant to:
a. §2.2-3711(A)(7) and (8) of the Code of Virginia for the Purpose of Receiving Legal Advice and
Status Update from the City Attorney and Legal Consultation Regarding the Subject of Actual or
Probable Litigation and Specific Legal Matters Requiring the Provision of Legal Advice by the
City Attorney, Specifically Including But Not Limited to Discussion Regarding the Legal
Requirements of Code of Virginia §§ 15.2-953; 22.1-89; 94; and 115, and §2.2-3704 of the Code of
Virginia; and Other Probable Litigation and Legal Matters Requiring the Advice of the City
Attorney; and
b. §2.2-3711(A)(3) of the Code of Virginia for the Purpose of Discussion or Consideration of the
Acquisition of Real Property for a Public Purpose and the Disposition of Publicly Held Real
Property Where
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Minutes from the Petersburg City Council Closed Session held on February 17, 2026 1
The Closed Session Meeting of the Petersburg City Council was held on Tuesday, February 17,
2026, at the Petersburg Public Library. Mayor Parham called the Closed Session Meeting to
order at 3:07 p.m. The meeting link is https://petersburgva.new.swagit.com/videos/375356.
1. ROLL CALL
Present:
W. Howard Myers, Councilor – Ward 5
Annette Smith-Lee, Councilor - Ward 6
Darrin Hill, Vice Mayor – Ward 2
Samuel Parham, Mayor – Ward 3
Absent:
Charles Cuthbert, Jr., Councilor – Ward 4 (Late)
Marlow Jones, Councilor – Ward 1 (Late)
Arnold Westbrook, Jr., Councilor – Ward 7 (Late)
Present from City Administration:
City Manager John March Altman, Jr.
City Attorney Anthony Williams
City Clerk Tangi Hill
A quorum of the City Council was present.
CLOSED SESSION
The purpose of this meeting is to convene in the closed session pursuant to:
a. §2.2-3711(A)(7) and (8) of the Code of Virginia for the Purpose of Receiving Legal
Advice and Status Update from the City Attorney and Legal Consultation Regarding the
Subject of Actual or Probable Litigation and Specific Legal Matters Requiring the
Provision of Legal Advice by the City Attorney, Specifically Including But Not Limited to
Discussion Regarding the Legal Requirements of Code of Virginia §§ 15.2-953; 22.1-89;
94; and 115, and §2.2-3704 of the Code of Virginia; and Other Probable Litigation and
Legal Matters Requiri
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Tue Feb 3, 2026 · 17:00
City Council
City Council considers $5.6 million in bonds and FY27 real property tax rate
The City Council will hold a work session to review several first-read ordinances and resolutions. The body is discussing bond issuance for water and sewer refunding and the adoption of the FY27 real property tax rate.
- Resolution for General Obligation and Refunding Bonds up to $5,600,000 for water and sewer revenue
- Ordinance to adopt the FY27 Real Property Tax Rate
- Special Use Permit request for multiple-family dwellings at 1325 West Washington Street
- Special Use Permit requests for a vehicle repair shop at 3857 South Crater Road and a nightclub at 2793 South Crater Road
- Rezoning request for properties at 2088 Defense Road, 1918 Townes Road, and 1926 Bogese Drive to M-1 Light Industrial
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✓ Decidido: City Council approved the consent agenda, scheduling public hearings on several items
The council approved the consent agenda on a roll‑call vote (yes: Jones, Hill, Parham, Cuthbert, Myers, Smith‑Lee, Westbrook). The agenda includes minutes of prior meetings and first reads to schedule public hearings for a $5.6 M bond issuance, special‑use permits, rezoning proposals, a purchase agreement, and the FY27 real‑property tax rate. No other substantive actions were taken and the meeting was adjourned.
- Approved Consent Agenda (7-0 roll call vote)
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City Council Work Session
February 3, 2026
Petersburg Library
201 W. Washington Street
Petersburg, VA 23803
5:00 PM
City Council
Samuel Parham, Mayor – Ward 3
Darrin Hill, Vice Mayor – Ward 2
Marlow Jones, Councilor – Ward 1
Charles Cuthbert, Jr., Councilor – Ward 4
W. Howard Myers, Councilor– Ward 5
Annette Smith-Lee, Councilor - Ward 6
Arnold Westbrook, Jr., Councilor – Ward 7
City Administration
John "March" Altman, Jr. - City Manager
Anthony Williams - City Attorney
Tangi R. Hill - City Clerk
1. Roll Call
2. Prayer
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Determination of the Presence of a Quorum
5. Public Comments
6. Approval of Consent Agenda (to include minutes of previous meetings):
a. Minutes of Previous Meetings:
- January 20, 2026 Closed Session Meeting
- January 20, 2026 City Council Meeting
b. First Read and Schedule a Public Hearing for the Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing the
Issuance of One or More Series of General Obligation and Refunding Bonds of the City of
Petersburg in the Maximum Aggregate Principal Amount of $5,600,000 to Refund the City’s
Outstanding Water and Sewer Revenue Bond, Series 2015 and Pay All Related Costs of Issuance
c. First Read and Schedule a Public Hearing for Consideration of an Ordinance to Approve a Request
by Raymond Akoury, on Behalf of RGC Investments C/O Hotrod Motorsports, for a Special Use
Permit for Multiple-Family
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The Work Session of the Petersburg City Council was held on February 3, 2026 at Petersburg Public Library.
Samuel Parham called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. The meeting video link is
https://petersburgva.new.swagit.com/videos/373931
1. ROLL CALL:
Present:
Samuel Parham, Mayor -- Ward 3
Darrin Hill, Vice Mayor -- Ward 2
Marlow Jones, Councilor -- Ward 1
Charles Cuthbert, Jr., Councilor -- Ward 4
W. Howard Myers, Councilor -- Ward 5
Annette Smith-Lee, Councilor -- Ward 6
Arnold Westbrook, Jr., Councilor -- Ward 7
Absent:
Present from City Administration:
City Manager John "March" Altman, Jr.
City Attorney Anthony C. Williams
Clerk Tangi R. Hill
2. DETERMINATION OF THE PRESENCE OF A QUORUM:
A quorum was present.
3. PRAYER
Vice Mayor Hill led the Council meeting in prayer.
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Parham led the Council and the citizens in the pledge of allegiance.
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Marlo Green, 301 Rolfe Street, stated that she was here on behalf of OCR Empowerment Group. She said
that she wanted to provide an update on the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day cleanup. She gave a shout -out to
Vanessa Crawford for her parade on MLK Day, as wel l. She noted that the cleanup was highly successful,
with 43 volunteers participating. She wanted to share some of the highlights with Council. They collected 43
tires and filled 42 trash bags. Additionally, they found a toil
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Tue Feb 3, 2026 · 16:00
City Council
Presentation on proposed zoning and subdivision ordinance by Berkley Group
The City Council and Planning Commission will hear a presentation on a proposed zoning and subdivision ordinance from the Berkley Group. The council will consider the ordinance as part of its agenda, though no vote is scheduled in this meeting. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as roll call and quorum determination.
- Presentation on proposed zoning and subdivision ordinance – Berkley Group
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✓ Decidido: Council directs Planning Commission to study casino rezoning and road extension
The City Council approved three motions directing the Planning Commission to research and recommend actions. One motion asks the Commission to examine potential rezoning around the casino area to enable commercial development. A second motion requests a study of extending Wagner Road west toward Flank Road. A third motion sets a deadline for the Commission to deliver a rezoning recommendation for the casino area by the March council meeting.
- Approved motion to direct Planning Commission to research and recommend potential rezoning around the casino area (yes: Hill, Parham, Cuthbert, Smith-Lee, Westbrook; absent: Myers, Jones)
- Approved motion to direct Planning Commission to research and recommend expansion of Wagner Road west toward Flank Road (yes: Jones, Hill, Parham, Cuthbert, Myers, Smith-Lee, Westbrook)
- Approved motion to direct Planning Commission to provide a rezoning recommendation for the casino area by the March council meeting (yes: Jones, Hill, Parham, Cuthbert, Smith-Lee, Westbrook; no: Myers)
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City Council Special Joint
Meeting with the Planning
Commission
February 3, 2026
Petersburg Library
201 W. Washington Street
Petersburg, VA 23803
4:00 PM
City Council
Samuel Parham, Mayor – Ward 3
Darrin Hill, Vice Mayor – Ward 2
Marlow Jones, Councilor – Ward 1
Charles Cuthbert, Jr., Councilor – Ward 4
W. Howard Myers, Councilor– Ward 5
Annette Smith-Lee, Councilor - Ward 6
Arnold Westbrook, Jr., Councilor – Ward 7
City Administration
John "March" Altman, Jr. - City Manager
Anthony Williams - City Attorney
Tangi R. Hill - City Clerk
1. Roll Call
2. Determination of the Presence of a Quorum
3. Presentation
a. Presentation on Proposed Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance - Berkley Group
4. Unfinished Business
5. Adjournment
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Minutes from the Petersburg City Council and Planning Commission Special Joint Meeting held on
February 3, 2026 – 1 –
The special joint meeting of the Petersburg City Council and the Planning Commission was held on February 3,
2026 at Petersburg Public Library. Samuel Parham called the meeting to order at 4:20 p.m. The meeting video
link is https://petersburgva.new.swagit.com/videos/373930
1. ROLL CALL:
Present City Council:
Samuel Parham, Mayor -- Ward 3
Darrin Hill, Vice Mayor -- Ward 2
Charles Cuthbert, Jr., Councilor -- Ward 4
W. Howard Myers, Councilor -- Ward 5
Annette Smith-Lee, Councilor -- Ward 6
Arnold Westbrook, Jr., Councilor -- Ward 7
Absent:
Marlow Jones, Councilor -- Ward 1 (Late)
Present Planning Commissioners:
Marshall Ford
Dr. Diane Harley
Kristen Katzenbach
Dr. James Norman
Fenton Bland
Absent:
Tony McDaniel
Dr. Alvin Cannon (Late)
Aku Reinhardt
Thomas Hairston
Present from City Administration:
City Manager John "March" Altman, Jr.
City Attorney Anthony C. Williams
Clerk Tangi R. Hill
Interim Planning Director Jared Crews
2. DETERMINATION OF THE PRESENCE OF A QUORUM:
A quorum was present.
3. PRESENTATION
a. Presentation on Proposed Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance - Berkley Group
Minutes from the Petersburg City Council and Planning Commission Special Joint Meeting held on
February 3, 2026 – 2 –
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Tue Feb 3, 2026 · 15:00
City Council
City Council holds closed session for legal advice and property negotiations
The Petersburg City Council is convening in a closed session to receive legal advice from the city attorney regarding actual or probable litigation, including specific legal matters under Virginia Code sections. The council will also discuss the acquisition and disposition of real property for public purposes. No open-session votes or public actions are scheduled.
- Closed session for legal advice on litigation (Code §2.2-3711(A)(7) and (8))
- Closed session for discussion of real property acquisition/disposition (Code §2.2-3711(A)(3))
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✓ Decidido: Council adopted a resolution ratifying a local emergency declaration
The Petersburg City Council entered a closed session, then returned to open session and certified the closed session. The council added a resolution to the agenda to ratify a local emergency declaration and subsequently adopted that resolution. All votes were unanimous among members present, with Councilor Jones absent.
- Entered closed session (approved; Yes: Cuthbert, Westbrook, Smith-Lee, Hill, Parham; absent: Myers, Jones)
- Returned to open session and certified closed session (approved; Yes: Cuthbert, Myers, Westbrook, Smith-Lee, Hill, Parham; absent: Jones)
- Added to agenda a Resolution Ratifying the Declaration of a Local Emergency (approved; all present voted Yes; absent: Jones)
- Adopted the Resolution Ratifying the Declaration of a Local Emergency (approved; Yes: Cuthbert, Myers, Westbrook, Smith-Lee, Hill, Parham; absent: Jones)
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City Council Closed Session
February 3, 2026
Petersburg Library
201 W. Washington Street
Petersburg, VA 23803
3:00 PM
City Council
Samuel Parham, Mayor – Ward 3
Darrin Hill, Vice Mayor – Ward 2
Marlow Jones, Councilor – Ward 1
Charles Cuthbert, Jr., Councilor – Ward 4
W. Howard Myers, Councilor– Ward 5
Annette Smith-Lee, Councilor - Ward 6
Arnold Westbrook, Jr., Councilor – Ward 7
City Administration
John "March" Altman, Jr. - City Manager
Anthony Williams - City Attorney
Tangi R. Hill - City Clerk
1. Roll Call
2. Closed Session
The purpose of this meeting is to convene in the closed session pursuant to:
a. §2.2-3711(A)(7) and (8) of the Code of Virginia for the Purpose of Receiving Legal Advice and
Status Update from the City Attorney and Legal Consultation Regarding the Subject of Actual or
Probable Litigation and Specific Legal Matters Requiring the Provision of Legal Advice by the
City Attorney, Specifically Including But Not Limited to Discussion Regarding the Legal
Requirements of Code of Virginia §§ 15.2-953; 22.1-89; 94; and 115, and Other Probable
Litigation and Legal Matters Requiring the Advice of the City Attorney; and
b. §2.2-3711(A)(3) of the Code of Virginia for the Purpose of Discussion or Consideration of the
Acquisition of Real Property for a Public Purpose and the Disposition of Publicly Held Real
Property Where Discussion in an Open Meeting Would Adver
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Minutes from the Petersburg City Council Closed Session held on February 3, 2026 1
The Closed Session Meeting of the Petersburg City Council was held on Tuesday, February 3,
2026, at the Petersburg Public Library. Mayor Parham called the Closed Session Meeting to
order at 3:09 p.m. The meeting link is https://petersburgva.new.swagit.com/videos/373954.
1. ROLL CALL
Present:
Charles Cuthbert, Jr., Councilor – Ward 4
Arnold Westbrook, Jr., Councilor – Ward 7
Annette Smith-Lee, Councilor - Ward 6
Darrin Hill, Vice Mayor – Ward 2
Samuel Parham, Mayor – Ward 3
Absent:
Marlow Jones, Councilor – Ward 1
W. Howard Myers, Councilor – Ward 5 (Late)
Present from City Administration:
City Manager John March Altman, Jr.
City Attorney Anthony Williams
City Clerk Tangi Hill
A quorum of the City Council was present.
CLOSED SESSION
The purpose of this meeting is to convene in the closed session pursuant to:
a. §2.2-3711(A)(7) and (8) of the Code of Virginia for the Purpose of Receiving Legal
Advice and Status Update from the City Attorney and Legal Consultation Regarding the
Subject of Actual or Probable Litigation and Specific Legal Matters Requiring the
Provision of Legal Advice by the City Attorney, Specifically Including But Not Limited to
Discussion Regarding the Legal Requirements of Code of Virginia §§ 15.2-953; 22.1-89;
94; and 115; and Other Probable Litigation and Legal Matters Requiring the Advice of
the City Attorney; and
b. §2.2-3711
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Tue Jan 20, 2026 · 17:00
City Council
City Council to hear public input on school budget, sewer bonds, and property sales
The Petersburg City Council will hold public hearings on amendments to the FY26 Petersburg City Public Schools Budget and the FY26 Grants Fund. The Council will also consider a resolution to authorize up to $21,462,462 in general obligation water and sewer revenue bonds and ordinances regarding the sale of Bank Street properties and an easement at 3101 Johnson Road.
- Public hearing on FY26 Petersburg City Public Schools Budget amendment
- Public hearing on FY26 Grants Fund amendment
- Public hearing on $21,462,462 General Obligation Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds
- Public hearing on ordinance to sell City-owned properties at 35 and 17 Bank Street
- Public hearing on ordinance to authorize a Deed of Easement at 3101 Johnson Road
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✓ Decidido: Council authorized City Manager and Davenport to pursue debt refunding
The council approved the consent agenda by roll‑call vote with all members voting yes. A motion was approved authorizing the City Manager and Davenport & Company to explore a refunding of the city's $5.5 million debt to obtain lower interest rates. Both motions passed with unanimous affirmative votes and no opposition.
- Approved consent agenda (roll call vote, all seven members yes)
- Authorized City Manager and Davenport to move forward with refunding opportunity (roll call vote, all seven members yes)
- Held public hearing on FY26 school budget amendment request (no decision taken)
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City of Petersburg
Virginia
www.petersburgva.gov
Regular City Council
Meeting
January 20, 2026
Petersburg Library
201 W. Washington Street
Petersburg, VA 23803
5:00 PM
City Council
Samuel Parham, Mayor – Ward 3
Darrin Hill, Vice Mayor – Ward 2
Marlow Jones, Councilor – Ward 1
Charles Cuthbert, Jr., Councilor – Ward 4
W. Howard Myers, Councilor– Ward 5
Annette Smith-Lee, Councilor - Ward 6
Arnold Westbrook, Jr., Councilor – Ward 7
City Administration
John "March" Altman, Jr. - City Manager
Anthony Williams - City Attorney
Tangi R. Hill - City Clerk
1. Roll Call
2. Prayer
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Determination of the Presence of a Quorum
5. Proclamations/Recognitions/Presentation of Ceremonial Proclamations
6. Responses to Previous Public Information Posted
7. Approval of Consent Agenda (to include minutes of previous meetings):
a. Minutes of Previous Meeting(s):
- January 6, 2026 City Council Closed Session Minutes
- January 6, 2026 City Council Work Session Minutes
8. Presentations
a. Presentation of the 2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) - David Foley,
Robinson Farmer & Cox
b. Potential Refunding Opportunity - Davenport
9. Official Public Hearings
a. A Public Hearing for Consideration of an Amendment to the FY26 Petersburg City Public Schools
Budget
b. A Public Hearing for Consideration of an Amendment to the FY26 Grants Fund
c. A Public Hearing for Consideration of a Resolutio
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Minutes from the Petersburg City Council regular meeting held on January 20, 2026 – 1 –
The regular meeting of the Petersburg City Council was held on January 20, 2026 at Petersburg Public Library.
Samuel Parham called the meeting to order at 5: 11 p.m. The meeting video link is
https://petersburgva.new.swagit.com/videos/372614
1. ROLL CALL:
Present:
Samuel Parham, Mayor -- Ward 3
Darrin Hill, Vice Mayor -- Ward 2
Marlow Jones, Councilor -- Ward 1
Charles Cuthbert, Jr., Councilor -- Ward 4
W. Howard Myers, Councilor -- Ward 5
Annette Smith-Lee, Councilor -- Ward 6
Arnold Westbrook, Jr., Councilor -- Ward 7
Absent:
Present from City Administration:
City Manager John "March" Altman, Jr.
City Attorney Anthony C. Williams
Clerk Tangi R. Hill
2. DETERMINATION OF THE PRESENCE OF A QUORUM:
A quorum was present.
3. PRAYER
Vice Mayor Hill led the Council meeting in prayer.
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Parham led the Council and the citizens in the pledge of allegiance.
5. DETERMINATION OF THE PRESENCE OF A QUORUM
A quorum was present.
6. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATION OF CEREMONIAL PROCLAMATIONS
There were no items under this portion of the agenda.
7. RESPONSES TO PREVIOUS PUBLIC INFORMATION POSTED
There were no items under this portion of the agenda.
8. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA (TO INCLUDE MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS):
a. Minutes of Previous Meeting(s):
- January 6, 2026 City Council Closed Session Minutes
Minutes from the Petersburg City
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Tue Jan 20, 2026 · 16:00
City Council
Council holds closed session on property, legal, personnel matters
The Petersburg City Council is meeting in a closed session on January 20, 2026, with no public agenda items. The council will discuss real property acquisition/disposition, legal advice regarding litigation and grant conditions, and personnel performance and appointments under Virginia code exemptions.
- Closed session discussion of real property acquisition and disposition (VA Code §2.2-3711(A)(3))
- Closed session legal consultation on litigation and federal grant conditions (VA Code §2.2-3711(A)(7)&(8))
- Closed session discussion of employee performance, assignment, and appointment (VA Code §2.2-3711(A)(1))
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✓ Decidido: Council approved entering closed session and later certified its compliance
The City Council voted to enter a closed session to discuss exempt public‑business matters and then later voted to return to the open session. A certification resolution confirming that only legally exempt matters were discussed was adopted. Both motions passed with all members present voting yes.
- Motion to enter closed session approved (Yes: Myers, Westbrook, Hill, Parham; Absent: Cuthbert, Jones, Smith‑Lee)
- Motion to return to open session approved (Yes: Cuthbert, Jones, Myers, Westbrook, Smith‑Lee, Hill, Parham)
- Adopted Resolution 2026‑RES‑004 certifying compliance with Virginia Code §2.2‑3712
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Virginia
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City Council Closed Session
Meeting
January 20, 2026
Petersburg Library
201 W. Washington Street
Petersburg, VA 23803
4:00 PM
City Council
Samuel Parham, Mayor – Ward 3
Darrin Hill, Vice Mayor – Ward 2
Marlow Jones, Councilor – Ward 1
Charles Cuthbert, Jr., Councilor – Ward 4
W. Howard Myers, Councilor– Ward 5
Annette Smith-Lee, Councilor - Ward 6
Arnold Westbrook, Jr., Councilor – Ward 7
City Administration
John "March" Altman, Jr. - City Manager
Anthony Williams - City Attorney
Tangi R. Hill - City Clerk
1. Roll Call
2. Closed Session
The purpose of this meeting is to convene in the closed session pursuant to:
a. §2.2-3711(A)(3) of the Code of Virginia for the Purpose of Discussion or Consideration of the
Acquisition of Real Property for a Public Purpose and the Disposition of Publicly Held Real
Property Where Discussion in an Open Meeting Would Adversely Affect the Bargaining Position
or Negotiating Strategy of the Public Body, Specifically Including But Not Limited to the
Acquisition and Disposition of Real Property; and
b. §2.2-3711(A)(7) and (8) of the Code of Virginia for the Purpose of Receiving Legal Advice and
Status Update from the City Attorney and Legal Consultation Regarding the Subject of Actual or
Probable Litigation and Specific Legal Matters Requiring the Provision of Legal Advice by the
City Attorney, Specifically Including But Not Limited to Discussio
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Minutes from the Petersburg City Council Closed Session held on January 20, 2026 1
The Closed Session Meeting of the Petersburg City Council was held on Tuesday, January 20,
2026, at the Petersburg Public Library. Mayor Parham called the Closed Session Meeting to
order at 4:01 p.m. The meeting link is https://petersburgva.new.swagit.com/videos/372533.
1. ROLL CALL
Present:
W. Howard Myers, Councilor – Ward 5
Arnold Westbrook, Jr., Councilor – Ward 7
Samuel Parham, Mayor – Ward 3
Darrin Hill, Vice Mayor – Ward 2
Absent:
Charles Cuthbert, Jr., Councilor – Ward 4 (Late)
Marlow Jones, Councilor – Ward 1 (Late)
Annette Smith-Lee, Councilor - Ward 6 (Late)
Present from City Administration:
City Manager John March Altman, Jr.
City Attorney Anthony Williams
City Clerk Tangi Hill
A quorum of the City Council was present.
CLOSED SESSION
The purpose of this meeting is to convene in the closed session pursuant to:
a. §2.2-3711(A)(3) of the Code of Virginia for the Purpose of Discussion or Consideration
of the Acquisition of Real Property for a Public Purpose and the Disposition of Publicly
Held Real Property Where Discussion in an Open Meeting Would Adversely Affect the
Bargaining Position or Negotiating Strategy of the Public Body, Specifically Including But
Not Limited to the Acquisition and Disposition of Real Property; and
b. §2.2-3711(A)(7) and (8) of the Code of Virginia for the Purpose of Receiving Legal
Advice and Status Update fr
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Tue Jan 6, 2026 · 17:00
City Council
Council to consider $21.46M water & sewer bond issuance
The City Council will approve a consent agenda that includes first reads and scheduling of public hearings for several FY26 budget amendments and a deed of easement. Items include an amendment to the Petersburg City Public Schools budget, an amendment to the FY26 Grants Fund, an ordinance for a deed of easement at 3101 Johnson Road, and a resolution to issue up to $21,462,462 in water and sewer revenue bonds. The meeting also features special reports from the Department of Rail and Public Transportation and a FY27 real estate reassessment.
- First read and schedule public hearing for amendment to FY26 Petersburg City Public Schools Budget
- First read and schedule public hearing for amendment to FY26 Grants Fund
- First read and schedule public hearing for ordinance to authorize execution of a deed of easement at 3101 Johnson Road
- First read and schedule public hearing for resolution authorizing issuance of up to $21,462,462 general obligation water and sewer revenue bonds
- Presentation by Department of Rail and Public Transportation
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Virginia
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City Council Work Session
January 6, 2026
Petersburg Library
201 W. Washington Street
Petersburg, VA 23803
5:00 PM
City Council
Samuel Parham, Mayor – Ward 3
Darrin Hill, Vice Mayor – Ward 2
Marlow Jones, Councilor – Ward 1
Charles Cuthbert, Jr., Councilor – Ward 4
W. Howard Myers, Councilor– Ward 5
Annette Smith-Lee, Councilor - Ward 6
Arnold Westbrook, Jr., Councilor – Ward 7
City Administration
John "March" Altman, Jr. - City Manager
Anthony Williams - City Attorney
Tangi R. Hill - City Clerk
1. Roll Call
2. Prayer
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Determination of the Presence of a Quorum
5. Public Comments
6. Approval of Consent Agenda (to include minutes of previous meetings):
a. Minutes of Previous Meetings:
- Closed Session Minutes of the December 9, 2025 Meeting
- City Council Minutes of the December 9, 2025 Meeting
b. First Read and Schedule a Public Hearing for Consideration of an Amendment to the FY26
Petersburg City Public Schools Budget
c. First Read and Schedule a Public Hearing for Consideration of an Amendment to the FY26 Grants
Fund
d. First Read and Schedule a Public Hearing for Consideration of an Ordinance to Authorize the
Execution of a Deed of Easement at 3101 Johnson Road
e. First Read and Schedule a Public Hearing for Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing the
Intention of the Petersburg City Council to Authorize the Issuance of Not to
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Minutes from the Petersburg City Council work session held on January 6, 2026 – 1 –
The work session of the Petersburg City Council was held on January 6, 2026 at the Petersburg Public Library.
Samuel Parham called the meeting to order at 6:18 p.m. The meeting video link is
https://petersburgva.new.swagit.com/videos/371243.
1. ROLL CALL:
Present:
Samuel Parham, Mayor -- Ward 3
Darrin Hill, Vice Mayor -- Ward 2
Marlow Jones, Councilor -- Ward 1
Charles Cuthbert, Jr., Councilor -- Ward 4
W. Howard Myers, Councilor -- Ward 5
Annette Smith-Lee, Councilor -- Ward 6
Arnold Westbrook, Jr., Councilor -- Ward 7
Absent:
Present from City Administration:
Kenneth Miller
City Attorney Anthony C. Williams
Clerk Tangi R. Hill
2. PRAYER:
Vice Mayor Hill led the Council meeting in prayer.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayor Parham led the Council and the citizens in the pledge of allegiance.
4. DETERMINATION OF THE PRESENCE OF A QUORUM:
A quorum was present.
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Corey Harris, 2316 Anderson Street, stated that he wanted to share something about himself with the City
Manager and Council. He said that he wanted them to look at the businesses on the papers he had provided.
He explained that his personal business managed the listed international organizations and companies. He
said that in Petersburg, Black men continued to struggle as a demographic, and as a Black man, he wanted
his fellow Black men to rise to the task of being positive role models for their
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Tue Jan 6, 2026 · 15:00
City Council
City Council closed session to discuss real‑property deals, legal matters, and staff appointments
The Petersburg City Council met in closed session on January 6, 2026. The meeting was called to discuss acquisition and disposition of real property, to receive legal advice on pending litigation and related statutes, and to review performance, salaries, and appointments of city officers and employees. No specific actions or decisions are listed in the agenda.
- Discussion of acquiring or disposing real property for public purposes
- Legal consultation on probable litigation and Chapter 19 of Title 15.2
- Review of performance, salaries, and appointments of city officers and employees
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Virginia
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City Council Closed Session
Meeting
January 6, 2026
Petersburg Library
201 W. Washington Street
Petersburg, VA 23803
3:00 PM
City Council
Samuel Parham, Mayor – Ward 3
Darrin Hill, Vice Mayor – Ward 2
Marlow Jones, Councilor – Ward 1
Charles Cuthbert, Jr., Councilor – Ward 4
W. Howard Myers, Councilor– Ward 5
Annette Smith-Lee, Councilor - Ward 6
Arnold Westbrook, Jr., Councilor – Ward 7
City Administration
John "March" Altman, Jr. - City Manager
Anthony Williams - City Attorney
Tangi R. Hill - City Clerk
1. Roll Call
2. Closed Session
The purpose of this meeting is to convene in the closed session pursuant to:
a. §2.2-3711(A)(3) of the Code of Virginia for the Purpose of Discussion or Consideration of the
Acquisition of Real Property for a Public Purpose and the Disposition of Publicly Held Real
Property Where Discussion in an Open Meeting Would Adversely Affect the Bargaining Position
or Negotiating Strategy of the Public Body, Specifically Including But Not Limited to the
Acquisition and Disposition of Real Property; and
b. §2.2-3711(A)(7) and (8) of the Code of Virginia for the Purpose of Receiving Legal Advice and
Status Update from the City Attorney and Legal Consultation Regarding the Subject of Actual or
Probable Litigation and Specific Legal Matters Requiring the Provision of Legal Advice by the
City Attorney, Specifically Including But Not Limited to Discussion
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Minutes from the Petersburg City Council Closed Session held on January 6, 2026 1
The Closed Session Meeting of the Petersburg City Council was held on Tuesday, January 6,
2026, at the Petersburg Public Library. Mayor Parham called the Closed Session Meeting to
order at 3:05 p.m. The meeting link is https://petersburgva.new.swagit.com/videos/371223.
1. ROLL CALL
Present:
W. Howard Myers, Councilor – Ward 5
Arnold Westbrook, Jr., Councilor – Ward 7
Annette Smith-Lee, Councilor - Ward 6
Samuel Parham, Mayor – Ward 3
Darrin Hill, Vice Mayor – Ward 2
Absent:
Charles Cuthbert, Jr., Councilor – Ward 4 (Late)
Marlow Jones, Councilor – Ward 1 (Late)
Present from City Administration:
Deputy City Manager Kenneth Miller
City Attorney Anthony Williams
City Clerk Tangi Hill
A quorum of the City Council was present.
Mayor Parham entertained a motion to add a discussion of a personnel matter, and
discussion of additional legal matters including the requirements of Code of Virginia 2.2-
3704(F); 19.2-48.1; 15.2-5813; and 24 CFR § 570.2 to the Closed Session.
Vice Mayor Hill made a motion to add a discussion of a personnel matter, and discussion
of additional legal matters including the requirements of Code of Virginia 2.2-3704(F);
19.2-48.1; 15.2-5813; and 24 CFR § 570.2 to the Closed Session. Council Member Smith-
Lee seconded the motion.
There was no discussion on the motion.
All members of Council present voted in the affirmative. Motion car
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